Cheese Pulls
Get ready to elevate your snack game with these irresistibly crispy and gooey Cheese Pulls! Perfectly seasoned dough, made with cold butter and a touch of baking powder for a flaky crunch, wraps around sticks of creamy mozzarella before being fried to golden perfection. These handheld delights promise dramatic, stretchy cheese pulls in every bite, making them a show-stopping party appetizer or indulgent treat for cheese lovers. Plus, their freezer-friendly prep ensures you'll always have a crowd-pleaser on hand. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce—think marinara, garlic aioli, or spicy ranch—for a snack that's as fun to eat as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Mozzarella cheese (block, not shredded)
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 120 milliliters Cold water
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Cut the mozzarella cheese block into sticks, approximately 1 cm wide and 6 cm long. Place them in the freezer for 15 minutes while you prepare the dough.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the cold water to the flour mixture, mixing gently with a spoon or your hands, until a smooth dough forms. Do not overmix. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 3 mm thickness. Cut the dough into rectangles large enough to wrap around the cheese sticks.
Wrap each cheese stick tightly with the dough, ensuring the edges are sealed to prevent cheese from leaking during frying.
Beat the egg in a small bowl to make an egg wash. Brush the seams of each wrapped cheese stick with egg wash to seal them further.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer over medium heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F).
Carefully place the wrapped cheese sticks into the hot oil, a few at a time, without overcrowding the pan. Fry for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the cheese pulls from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the gooey cheese pulls with your favorite dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 673.9 g | 864% | |
| Saturated Fat | 177.6 g | 888% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 719 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 4571 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.9 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.5 g | ||
| Protein | 118.7 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 2131 mg | 164% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 644 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
