Cream Cheese Straws

5 servings

35 minutes

Cream cheese straws are a delicate, crispy treat where cream cheese and butter create a rich flavor, while sesame and cumin add spicy notes. This recipe comes from Russian cuisine and evokes memories of home gatherings filled with the aroma of fresh baking. Its simplicity makes it an ideal snack for tea time or an addition to soups and salads. Golden strips of dough coated with egg and spices develop a tempting crust, while their crumbly texture contrasts pleasantly with the softness of the cheese. Each piece embodies a harmony of simple yet wholesome flavors that create a sense of warm, homemade hospitality.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 621.7
• Proteins: 9.2g
• Fats: 47g
• Carbohydrates: 40.7g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 260 g
• Butter: 220 g
• Cream cheese: 220 g
• Salt: 0.8 tsp
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Caraway seeds: to taste
• Sesame: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees and line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Place butter, cheese, flour, and salt in a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 220 g
   • Cream cheese: 220 g
   • Wheat flour: 260 g
   • Salt: 0.8 teaspoon

2. Mix the ingredients to achieve a homogeneous mass.

3. Place the dough on a well-floured table. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough until it is 0.5 cm thick.

4. Lay the straw on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly beaten egg over it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

5. Sprinkle each strip with salt, sesame seeds, and cumin. Bake at 175 degrees for 15 minutes until the straws turn brown-golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 0.8 teaspoon
   • Caraway seeds:  to taste
   • Sesame:  to taste