Cheese Straw 'Braids'
Inspired by Rapunzel's beautiful golden hair, these cheese straw braids are fun to make and perfect for a Tangled themed picnic or party food!
Servings: 6 Braids
Ingredients
- 320 g ready rolled sheet pastry
- 50 g cream cheese
- 75 g grated cheddar
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (Gas mark 6/400°F). Line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet, then use a sharp knife to slice the sheet into 6 pastry squares. With the back of the knife, mark out 2 lines to divide each square into 3rds.
- Divide the cream cheese between the 6 pastry squares and spread it down the centre third of each square. Sprinkle the grated cheddar over the top of the cream cheese.
- Cut strips into the side of each pastry square, about 1cm wide.
- Starting at the bottom of each square, fold the pastry strips in over the cheese centre, alternating strips from each side to form a braid. Fold the ends of the final strips underneath to keep them neat.
- Transfer the braids to the lined oven trays. Lightly whisk the egg white with a splash of water, then brush over the pastry to glaze.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and golden. Remove from the oven and transfer to a baking tray to cool completely before packing for your picnic.