Pesto Straws

By claudiag

Ingredients

• 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 1 cup pesto
• 1 egg, whisked slightly
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Details

Adapted from pinterest.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

On a floured surface, roll out one sheet of the puff pastry to about 2 inches larger on each side. Cut lengthwise into two rectangles. Spread about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the pesto onto one half of the puff pastry. You want it to be covered, but don’t use to much or the straws won’t stay together. Put the other half of the puff pastry on top and pat firmly with your hand to make sure they stick together. Cut into 3/4 inch long strips. Pinch the edges of each strip together.

Pick up each strip and twist it a few times, then place it on the prepared sheet pan. Very lightly brush each twist with the whisked egg and sprinkle with some parmesan cheese.

Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack and serve immediately.