What do you serve with cheese straws?

Cheese straws are one of those classic Southern treats, something that no self-respecting hostess would be without in her culinary repertoire. They are usually served before a meal, though they are also delicious with soups, salads, wine, cheese and I have even been known to dip cheese straws into a bowl of queso.

How long does homemade pesto last?

FAQ: How Long Does Homemade Pesto Last? You can store this basil pesto in a jar or sealable container, then tightly seal and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2–3 months . Let it thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Do cheese straws need to be refrigerated?

Store cheese straws in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in a freezer for up to 1 month.

How long will cheese straws stay fresh?

Storage & Freezing Cheese straws are best the first day or two after they are made, but will stay fresh in an airtight container on the counter for about 1 week . You can also freeze any uneaten cheese straws in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Why is my homemade pesto bitter?

The most common reason for pesto tasting bitter is that the olive oil is past its best and has started to turn rancid . If the pesto has been made in a food processor or blender, there's also the possibility that it has turned bitter from the crude, sheering action of the blades.

Can I freeze pesto with Parmesan in it?

You can freeze pesto in larger amounts (1/2 to 1 cup) that can be tossed with pasta for a quick dinner, as well as smaller amounts (1 to 2 tablespoons) that can be added to other dishes for a burst of basil pesto summer flavor when the weather turns less warm and sunny.

What do you serve at a cheese tasting party?

Serve sliced baguette or peasant bread and an assortment of crackers , along with plenty of water for your guests to cleanse their palates between tastings. Olives, toasted nuts (related: How to Toast Nuts) and dried fruit are other great accompaniments. Fresh fruit (like pears) and honey pair well with blue cheeses.

What else to serve with cheese platter?

Keep Your Cheese Board Simple: Buy some cheese and meat. Pair it with crackers, bread, nuts and some mustard, jam or honey . Finally, add a fruit that you already have on hand.

What goes with a cheese tray?

Recommended Preserve and Cheese Pairings for a Cheese Board Mango chutney and aged gouda. Tomato jam and aged cheddar. Fig jam and blue cheese. Apple butter and havarti. Raspberry preserves and mascarpone. Sour cherry jam and blue cheese.

What snack goes well with string cheese?

Our award-winning string cheese pairs well with a charcuterie board and your favorite crackers, antipasto, and dips . Cut it up, stack it with prosciutto, or use it in your favorite Caprese salad. The posh possibilities are endless! String Cheese and co*cktail Sauce.

Pesto Parmesan Pastry Straws - My Fussy Eater

December 13, 2016 by Ciara Attwell, Updated January 4, 2024

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These Pesto Parmesan Pastry Straws make a super easy snack or party appetizer for the festive season!

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Christmas quite often means lots of guests and loads more hungry mouths to feed! To make your life a little easier I have a super quick and easy festive snack to share with you that you can whip up when you know you have guests on the way.

A baking tray full of these golden brown cheese twists are super easy to make but will have the whole family thinking you have spent hours slaving away in the kitchen!

Ingredients For Pesto Cheese Straws

Pastry

I use ready made puff pastry rolls for this recipe. To be honest I can’t remember the last time I made my own pastry.

If you enjoy it and have the time then by all means go ahead and make your own.

But if you’re in a rush like me then a ready made sheet of puff pastry is a fantastic option!

I also use these ready rolled pastry sheets for these which is another of our favourite Christmas Recipes!

Pesto

I also used two types of pesto in this recipe – half the straws are made with red pesto and the other half with green basil pesto.

But you can use whatever type of pesto you prefer. If you are making these for adults then I highly recommend chilli pesto – it tastes incredible!

I’ve used shop bought pesto in this recipe, but it is actually really easy to make your own pesto.

Parmesan Cheese

Any parmesan cheese will work for these and you only need a small amount. I often buy the ready grated packets from the supermarket as they do save me a bit of time and as we make a lot of Pasta Recipes I always find it useful to have in the fridge.

It is slightly more expensive to buy it this way, so a cheaper option would be to buy a block and grate it yourself as and when you need it.

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Storage Instructions

These pesto twists are delicious straight from the oven, but they can also be stored for up to two days in a sealed airtight container. Or why not make a big batch and pop a few into lunch boxes during the week?

For the full recipe check out the video or written instructions in the recipe card below(anddon’t forget to subscribe to myYouTube Channel to stay up to date on all my Christmas videos!).

And if youtry this recipe please do let me know what you think. Or tag me in a picture onFacebookorInstagram.I love seeing all your pictures!

And if you have any other ideas for really easy but impressive festive nibbles to serve guests this Christmas then let me know in the comments below!

Pesto Parmesan Pastry Straws

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Author: Ciara Attwell @ My Fussy Eater
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 16 1x
Category: Snacks
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Christmas
Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Pesto Parmesan Pastry Straws make a super easy snack or party appetizer for the festive season!

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry
2 tbsp red pesto
2 tbsp green pesto
1 tbsp grated parmesan
To garnish: 1 tablespoon grated parmesan and ½ tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200c and line two baking trays with parchment paper
Unroll the pastry and cut it into 4 width ways so that you have 4 equal sized rectangles.
Spread the green pesto onto one rectangle and the red pesto onto another.
Grate on about a tablespoon of parmesan.
Fold the remaining pastry pieces on top and gently press down.
Cut each of the pieces of pastry into 4 long strips. Cut them in half and then twist and place on the baking tray.
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
Garnish with more parmesan and chopped parsley