Best 7 Creamy Phyllo Cheese Straws In Pesto Recipes

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Creamy phyllo cheese straws are a delicious and elegant appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is sure to please everyone with its light, flaky phyllo pastry and creamy, cheesy filling. The pesto adds a lovely flavor and aroma, making these straws the perfect way to impress your guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PESTO TWISTS



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Use pesto made straight from your garden if you make these in the summer or purchase it prepared from the grocery store to fill these easy appetizers. -Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup prepared pesto
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°., Unfold puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Roll each sheet into a 12-in. square. Spread pesto onto 1 pastry sheet to within 1/4 in. of edges. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining pastry, pressing lightly. Cut into twelve 1-in.-wide strips. Twist each strip 4 times. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, pressing down ends., Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PHYLLO CHEESE STRAWS WITH PESTO



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Make and share this Phyllo Cheese Straws With Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 20 straws

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cream cheese with vegetables, softened
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) box phyllo dough, thawed
8 tablespoons butter, melted
store-bought basil pesto, for dipping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375º.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, lightly beaten egg, parmesan, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Spoon mixture into a plastic zip-top bag. Set aside. To use as a pastry bag, cut corner off bag to make a 1/4-inch diameter opening.
  • Lay out thawed phyllo dough.
  • Working quickly to keep dough from drying out: brush top sheet with melted butter, pipe cheese filling along long edge of phyllo 1/2-inch from each end. Fold over ends to seal in filling and roll up straw. Repeat with remaining sheets of phyllo and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Makes 20 straws.
  • Serve warm with pesto for dipping.

CHEESE STRAWS IN PESTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 37m

Yield 40 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Salt
1 16-ounce package frozen phyllo dough (about 40 sheets), thawed
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
Store-bought pesto, for dipping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine the cream cheese, parmesan, egg and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; mix well. Spoon into a resealable bag; snip off the corner to make a 1/4-inch-diameter opening.
  • Unfold the stack of phyllo sheets on a clean surface. Working quickly to keep the dough from drying out, brush the top sheet all over with melted butter, then pipe the cheese filling along the long edge of the dough to within 1/2 inch of the ends. Fold the ends over the filling, then roll up the dough to make a straw. Place on a baking sheet; repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and cheese mixture. Bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve the cheese straws with pesto.

PESTO PUFF PASTRY PINWHEEL



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With three main ingredients you can make this gorgeous giant puff pastry pinwheel in no time. Pesto and ricotta fill layers of puff pastry that are cut and twisted into a pinwheel which begs to be pulled apart!

Provided by Magda

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 sheets puff pastry
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
8 ½ ounces ricotta cheese
8 ½ ounces pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and dust lightly with flour.
  • Lay puff pastry on a flat work surface; cut a 12-inch circle from each sheet. Transfer 1 circle to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Spread ricotta evenly over the pastry circle. Top with an even layer of pesto. Lay the second pastry circle on top. Set a small glass upside down in the middle of the circle.
  • Cut the circle, away from the glass, into 4 equal quarters. Cut each quarter in half, then each eighth in half, to make 16 equal strips. Remove glass. Twist strips twice, two at a time, in the opposite direction. Pinch ends together. Repeat with remaining strips to make a pinwheel shape.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pastry is browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 431.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

PESTO CHEESE STRAWS



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Please all the cheese lovers with this innovative Pesto Cheese Straws recipe. These delicious Pesto Cheese straws made with Parmesan, cream cheese and a basil pesto sauce will be the talk of the town.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings, 3 straws each

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1 pkg. (17.3 oz.) frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Cover baking sheets with parchment. Mix cream cheese and pesto sauce until blended.
  • Unfold 1 pastry sheet on lightly floured surface. Roll out to 12x10-inch rectangle; cut in half to form 2 (12x5-inch) rectangles. Spread half the cream cheese mixture onto 1 cut pastry rectangle; cover with remaining cut pastry rectangle. Cut into 24 (1/2-inch-wide) strips. Twist each pastry strip, then place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet and remaining cream cheese mixture.
  • Brush with egg; sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake 20 min. or until golden brown. Cool slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 0.7603 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 4 g

CHEESY PESTO TWISTS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: puff pastry, fresh pesto, mozzarella cheese, egg, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese

Provided by Matthew Cullum

Categories     Sides

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sheets puff pastry
6 oz fresh pesto
1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, grated
1 egg, beaten
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180°C).
  • Roll out a sheet of puff pastry and spread the pesto evenly over it, leaving a small amount of room at the edges. Sprinkle over the mozzarella and place another sheet of puff pastry on top, making a sandwich.
  • Cut into thin strips with a sharp knife. Grab both ends of each strip, press down firmly to seal the edges and twist.
  • Transfer onto a baking tray lined with baking paper, and brush with beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over the parmesan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 1 gram

PESTO AND CHEESE PASTRIES



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Categories     Cheese     Herb     Appetizer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Basil     Swiss Cheese     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup purchased pesto
6 7x3 1/2-inch Swiss cheese slices
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Fresh basil sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and damp towel.) Brush phyllo lightly with butter. Top with second phyllo sheet. Brush lightly with butter. Spread 2 tablespoons pesto in 4x8-inch rectangle along 1 short side of phyllo sheet, 1 inch in from edge. Place 1 cheese slice atop pesto. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Fold in long sides, then, beginning at cheese end, roll up phyllo jelly roll style. Place seam side down on cookie sheet. Lightly brush top with butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, pesto and cheese. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Slice rolls into 1-inch lengths. Arrange decoratively on platter. Garnish rolls with fresh basil sprigs if desired and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your cheese straws will taste. Look for high-quality cheese, butter, and pesto.
  • Make sure your phyllo dough is thawed: Phyllo dough can be difficult to work with if it's not thawed properly. Make sure to thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before using it.
  • Brush the phyllo dough with butter: This will help to keep it from drying out and will also help the cheese straws to brown nicely.
  • Sprinkle the cheese straws with Parmesan cheese: This will add extra flavor and texture to the cheese straws.
  • Bake the cheese straws until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through and crispy.

Conclusion:

These creamy phyllo cheese straws in pesto are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give these cheese straws a try. You won't be disappointed!

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