Crispy Comté & Ham Puff Pastry Straws: Irresistible Party Bites
These golden, flaky Comté & Ham Puff Pastry Straws are pure savory magic—crisp pastry twisted with smoky ham and nutty Comté cheese that melts just enough to create the perfect pull-apart snack. They’re elegant yet effortless, the kind of appetizer that disappears the moment they hit the table at gatherings, game nights, or holiday parties.
A quick grate of Comté with the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater gives you those light, uniform shreds that cling beautifully to the pastry. No fuss, just delicious results every time.
🥟Ingredients (Makes about 20 straws)
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
4–6 slices good-quality ham (prosciutto or Black Forest)
1 cup Comté cheese, shredded
1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for extra tang)
Freshly ground black pepper
Optional: sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping
🍳Step-by-Step: Pastry Straws in 4 Moves
1. Shred the Cheese
Use the cheese grater hand crank with its coarse blade to shred the Comté into light, fluffy ribbons. The uniform shreds melt evenly and stick perfectly to the pastry.
2. Prep the Pastry
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle. Brush lightly with Dijon mustard if using. Lay ham slices evenly across the pastry, then scatter the shredded Comté on top. Finish with a grind of black pepper.
3. Twist and Cut
Fold the pastry in half over the filling, gently press, then cut into ½-inch strips. Twist each strip a few times and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle seeds if desired.
4. Bake and Enjoy
Bake at 400°F (200°C) until golden and puffed. Let cool slightly—they’re best served warm when the cheese is still gooey and the pastry is shatteringly crisp.
🧀Tips & Twists
Prosciutto Upgrade – Swap ham for prosciutto for a saltier, more elegant bite.
Herb Boost – Sprinkle fresh thyme or rosemary before twisting.
Sweet-Savory Version – Add a thin swipe of fig jam under the ham.
Make-Ahead – Assemble and freeze unbaked straws; bake straight from frozen (add a few extra minutes).
Dipping Fun – Serve with honey mustard or warm marinara.
🥐Conclusion: Straws That Steal the Show
These Comté & Ham Puff Pastry Straws are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—flaky, cheesy, and impossibly addictive. With the rotary grater handling the cheese in seconds, you’ll spend less time prepping and more time enjoying the compliments.
