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Pesto Parmesan Cheese Straws
Pesto Parmesan Cheese Straws combine layers of flaky puff pastry with vibrant pesto and savory Parmesan cheese. The pastry is cut into strips, twisted, and brushed with egg wash before baking to a golden crisp. These straws offer a crisp texture with herbaceous and cheesy notes, suitable as a snack or appetizer. The recipe includes details for assembling the layered pastry and adding extra Parmesan on top for a flavorful crust.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
16
straws
Calories:
173 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 puff pastry thawed, sheets
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese divided, grated, plus 3 tablespoons
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Parmesan Cheese extra for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Unfold the pastry sheets onto a large sheet of parchment paper or wax paper. Cut each sheet into 4 equal sized long rectangles. You should now have 8 pieces.
- Spread the pesto evenly onto 4 of the rectangles. Sprinkle the 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese evenly over the pesto.
- Place the remaining 4 rectangles directly on top of the pesto parmesan rectangles. Gently press down on the edges.
- Cut each of the pieces of pastry into 4 long strips to make 16 long strips.
- Twist the strips and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg and water together with a fork. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the pastry straws with the egg wash. Sprinkle evenly with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. You can rotate the pans halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets.
- Place the straws on a platter and garnish with extra parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve!
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Notes
- When thawing puff pastry, let it become pliable but still cold; if cracks appear, sprinkle a little water and press edges to seal.
- Either homemade or good-quality store-bought basil pesto can be used for convenience.
- Extra Parmesan sprinkled on top before baking enhances the crust and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
138mg
(6%)
Potassium
25mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 straws
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.