Description
Spice meets sophistication in these cheesy jalapeño popper puff pastry straws, where crisp layers embrace zesty peppers and creamy cheese. Elegant yet playful, these straws promise a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
Meat and Spicy Ingredients:
- 4 slices salami, chopped
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos, finely chopped
Pastry Ingredient:
- 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper, ensuring even surface coverage.
- Gently unfold puff pastry sheet, maintaining its original parchment backing, and lightly roll to achieve uniform thickness.
- Generously spread cream cheese across the entire pastry surface, creating a smooth, consistent layer.
- Distribute chopped jalapenos and salami on one half of the pastry, covering the area evenly.
- Sprinkle a blend of cheddar, Gruyere, and parmesan over the jalapenos and salami, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Carefully fold the untopped pastry half over the topped section, pressing gently to create a sealed edge.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, mark and slice the pastry into 2cm wide strips, maintaining clean, precise cuts.
- Delicately twist each pastry strip, rotating multiple times to create an elegant spiral shape.
- Arrange twisted straws on the prepared baking tray, repositioning any fallen filling back into place.
- Brush pastry surfaces with whisked egg, providing a golden sheen and helping additional cheese adhere.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese blend over the twisted straws for extra flavor and texture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating the tray midway to ensure uniform browning and crispy edges.
- Remove from oven and allow straws to rest for 5 minutes, enabling them to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by removing jalapeno seeds for milder flavor or adding extra for spice lovers.
- Swap salami with crispy bacon or vegetarian alternatives like sun-dried tomatoes for dietary preferences.
- Ensure pastry stays cold before twisting to maintain crispy, flaky texture and prevent butter from melting.
- Try different cheese combinations like smoked gouda or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg