Savory Puff Pastry Cheese Straws with Tapenade

5 from 2 votes

These savory puff pastry cheese straws are a quick and easy appetizer filled with olive tapenade and generously coated in savory Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Thawing30

Total Time1 10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Keyword: puff pastry cheese straws, puff pastry twists, savory puff pastry appetizer

Servings: cheese straws

Calories: 122kcal

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry slightly.
Spread a layer of the olive tapenade onto half of the puff y and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Fold the other half of the pastry over the tapenade and gently press down to flatten. Use your fingers to seal the edges around the pastry.
Next, use a knife or pizza cutter and cut 1 inch long strips into the pastry. Then take each strip and twist, making a long straw, then transfer to a lined baking sheet.
Whisk the egg with a splash of water, making an egg wash. Brush each puff pastry twist with egg wash and garnish with fresh thyme and grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake the puff pastry straws for 20-22 min until the straws are golden brown and crisp.
Once done, let the pastry straws cool for a few minutes before serving.

Keep the puff pastry chilled until ready to use. Once thawed, don't leave it at room temperature to warm up too much.

To make ahead, follow instructions up until right before baking and freeze the pastry twists until ready to bake. Or once baked, let cool completely and keep in an air tight container or resealable bag. Then reheat the pastry straws in the oven until warmed through before serving.