John Ash

Cream Cheese Straws

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    4 dozen

    straws
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
From the Earth to the Table
From the Earth to the Table

By John Ash

Published 1995

  • About

I love these very simple little straws as an appetizer all by themselves or served alongside a savory salad or antipasto plate of cold meats. The addition to the dough of chopped fresh herbs, such as chives or tarragon, or both, is a tasty variation.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup cream cheese, pref

Method

Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or by hand with a wooden spoon, in a large bowl beat the butter, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese until smooth. Beat in the cream and then gradually beat in the flour, salt, and pepper. Gather up the dough, dust it lightly with flour, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

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