1. Melted Cheese Spread
With just a few simple ingredients, you can make the popular store-bought melted cheese spread at home. All you need to do is bring a mixture of milk, cornstarch and paprika to a boil, and then stir in some cheddar and cream cheese for an extremely creamy spread. And it’s even more delicious than store bought!
Dips and salty spreads
Melted Cheese Spread
2. Cheese Straw Tarte Soleil
These cheesy straws will surely brighten up snacktime. They’re made of a sheet of puff pastry filled with Swiss cheese and grated firm cheese, and then topped with another sheet. Cut into strips, twist into spirals and bake. Enjoy by using your fingers to pull the straws outward, separating them from the centre. Watch out for sunburn!
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Cheese Straw Tarte Soleil
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Place one circle of dough on a piece of parchment paper. Using a pastry brush, cover the dough with the beaten egg. Spread both cheeses over the dough, pressing down lightly.
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Place the second circle of dough over the cheese, pressing down lightly. Brush the dough with the beaten egg. Place a 3-inch (7.5 cm) cookie cutter or bowl at the centre of the dough. Using a knife, make an incision from the edge of the cookie cutter out towards the edge of the circle. Repeat this step to create a total of 16 strips (or rays of sunshine) around the circle.
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Gently twist each strip, being careful not to tear the dough closest to the cookie cutter.
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Remove the cookie cutter. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the dough, to taste. Place the dough with the parchment paper onto a baking sheet.
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