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Published: Aug 8, 2022 ยท Last Updated On: Apr 29, 2024 by Natasha Minocha

Easy & Quick Cheese Straws Recipe

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This cheese straws recipe is the cleverest appetizer idea because they are just 2-ingredient cheese straws. All you need is puff pastry (store-bought or homemade) and cheese. It doesn't get unbelievably simpler than this. 

Easy & Quick Cheese Straws

I grew up eating puff pastry cheese straws from a local bakery that was right around the corner from my childhood home. This cheese straw recipe is even easier, and the result is glorious.

Itโ€™s crispy, buttery, cheesy, huge, and totally moreish. The beautiful, puffy straws shatter and burst into flavors that must be enjoyed with others. Is it any wonder that I think of it as the best cheese straws recipe ever?

Easy & Quick Cheese Straws Recipe
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  • Recipe Variations
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this cheese straws recipe is effortless!

Crisp, buttery, and packed with cheesy goodness, these straws are the kind of snack youโ€™ll keep reaching for. And they do disappear rather fast!

Whether itโ€™s a party or a cozy evening at home, these cheese straws are a crowd-pleaser!

These cheese straws make a wonderful edible gift! I mean who wouldn't love who wouldnโ€™t love a box of golden, cheesy, crispy deliciousness?

Love spice? Add chili flakes. Want a herby touch? Sprinkle in rosemary or thyme. You can tweak this recipe to create your own perfect version!

Easy & Quick Cheese Straws Recipe

Recipe Variations

Cheese: I used cheddar, and it worked deliciously. My suggestion would be to use hard cheese, not soft. All are excellent options: Gruyรจre, Gouda, or Emmental. Use as little or as much as your palate desires; it wonโ€™t throw off the recipe.

Seasoning: Again, let your palate be the guide here. You can stick to onion and garlic powder along with paprika as I did. Remember, a little goes a long way with these spices.

Spice it up with chili powder or black pepper. Or make it herby with thyme, oregano, basil, rosemary, and parsley. And if youโ€™re in the mood to experiment, try spreading some pistachio pesto on the rolled-out pastry. Choose whatever tastes appealing to you.

How To Make Cheese Straws

Every year, as the festive season comes closer, I sit down and search for easy appetizer recipes because I know easy is all I can manage as I cook way too many dishes.

So, when I stumbled upon these cheese straws with puff pastry, I just knew I had a huge hit. Itโ€™s the perfect handy recipe for the upcoming season. You do all the prep beforehand and bake just before you have to serve.

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Instructions

Step 1: Grate the cheese and set it aside.

Step 2: Very, very lightly dust your work surface with flour. Sprinkle part of your cheese on it, and then place the puff pastry (that youโ€™ve brought down to room temperature) on top.

Ingredients for cheese straws- puff pastry & cheese

Step 3: Roll out the puff pastry so that the grated cheese clings to the underside of it.

Step 4: Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top of the puff pastry.

Step 5: Season with paprika, onion, and garlic powder. Then roll the pastry again to roughly a 9-inch by 14 or 15-inch rectangle, so they get embedded deep into the pastry.

Rolled out puff pastry with cheese and seasonings
Cut the pastry into strips

Step 6: Cut the puff pastry into half-inch ribbons.

Step 7: Hold the ends of each strip, twist, and then lay it on a parchment-lined (or Silpat) lined baking tray.

Step 8: Place the tray in the refrigerator for at least half an hour to firm up the pastry again.

Twist each strip and place on the baking tray

Final step: Bake in a preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes till the cheese is melting and the straws are puffed up and golden.

Baked cheese straws

How To Serve

Let the puff pastry cheese straws cool for 5-10 minutes, and then serve immediately.

These cheese straws are a wonderful addition to your cheese board.

You can serve them with dips like my creamy avocado dip or whipped goat cheese.

These go really well with soups such as my roasted pumpkin soup or this roasted sweet potato soup!

Like all puff pastry appetizers, these cheese straws are best enjoyed the day they are made. And since itโ€™s hard not to binge-eat them, you likely won't have leftovers. Just in case you do, pop them in a preheated oven for 3 to 4 minutes, and theyโ€™ll bounce back to being crispy.

Easy & Quick Cheese Straws Recipe

Pro Tips

  • Long or short, itโ€™s really up to you what size you want to make these puffed cheese straws. If the strips feel too long for you, go ahead and halve them.
  • There is enough fat in these cheese straws made with puff pastry. So they donโ€™t stick to the baking tray. But I still use parchment paper because it makes cleaning up so much easier.
  • Gently press the ends of each twisted puff pastry cheese straw to the tray so that it doesnโ€™t untwist.
  • If some cheese straws do unfold, give them a quick twist right before you slide them into the oven.
  • You can easily stash the twisted cheese straw in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, which means it is a great prep-ahead recipe.
  • My corner of the world is going bonkers with humidity. And yes, it did soften the cheese treats for sure. But a few minutes in a preheated oven make them nice and crispy again!
  • Always store cheese straws in an airtight container.
Easy & Quick Cheese Straws

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Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love these cheese straws as much as we do!

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Easy & Quick Cheese Straws Recipe

Easy & Quick Cheese Straws Recipe

Natasha Minocha
This cheese straws recipe is the cleverest appetizer idea because they are just 2-ingredient cheese straws. All you need is puff pastry (store-bought or homemade) and cheese. It doesn't get unbelievably simpler than this.ย 
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Resting time 30 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Long cheese straws
Calories 211 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 17.6 oz Puff pastry Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp Paprika Optional
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder Optional
  • 1/4 tsp Onion powder Optional

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper or Silpat. You may need 2 trays.
  • Lightly dust your work surface with flour.
  • Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese on it. Place the puff pastry on top and roll it out a bit.
  • Sprinkle the balance cheese, paprika, garlic, and onion powder on top. Roll out the pastry to about 9"x14" rectangle.
  • Cut the rolled-out dough into 1/2" strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  • Twist the strips to give the spiral look. Place on the prepared tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 200 C or 400 F.
  • Bake at 200 C for 15-20 minutes until the straws are dry, puffed up, and golden.
  • Let the straws cool on the tray for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack or serving platter.
  • Serve at room temperature and enjoy!
  • Store in an air-tight container. If the cheese straws get a bit soft, reheat them for 4-5 minutes in a 200 C/ 400 F preheated oven.

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Notes

  • Long or short, itโ€™s really up to you what size you want to make these puffed cheese straws. If the strips feel too long for you, go ahead and halve them.
  • There is enough fat in these cheese straws made with puff pastry. So they donโ€™t stick to the baking tray. But I still use parchment paper because it makes cleaning up so much easier.
  • Gently press the ends of each twisted puff pastry cheese straw to the tray so that it doesnโ€™t untwist.
  • If some cheese straws do unfold, give them a quick twist right before you slide them into the oven.
  • You can easily stash the twisted cheese straw in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, which means it is a great prep-ahead recipe.
  • My corner of the world is going bonkers with humidity. And yes, it did soften the cheese treats for sure. But a few minutes in a preheated oven makes them nice and crispy again!
  • Always store cheese straws in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 152IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
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