Flaky Puff Pastry Cheese Board
If you're planning a winter-themed dinner party, try serving a flaky puff pastry cheese board. The puff pastry is an elegant appetizer for a holiday gathering, and its flaky texture makes it an attractive way to display your cheese. To make the board look elegant, purchase a dark-colored cutting board and place each slice of cheese on it. For a more rustic look, you can also use a white board.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry thawed
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme chopped
- 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary chopped
Instructions
- preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Thaw and unfold the puff pastry, place on a floured work surface.
- Using a lattice pie dough cutter (or a knife) trim a half inch off each edge.
- Whisk the egg and brush on top of whole sheet of puff pastry. Place the cut strips back on the edges of the sheet of puff pastry. Brush edges with egg wash also.
- Sprinkle the fresh thyme and rosemary evenly. Using a fork, poke holes in the puff pastry in rows. Make sure the fork completely pierces the puff pastry.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then cool for at least 10 minutes before using.
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Notes
The puff pastry cheese straws are an excellent appetizer that can stand on its own. They can be served as an appetizer or as part of a spread. Simply place the cheese and a layer of puff pastry on top. The puff pasty will be soft and flaky. Once baked, unroll the puff pastry and cut it into the desired size. It's time to serve! This cheese straws will be the perfect addition to any cheese-board.