Before Harry Potter ever caught a Golden Snitch, he had to learn to fly. These Harry Potter Pretzel Broomsticks bring the excitement of the Quidditch match straight to your snack table. They are made from string cheese, thin pretzel sticks, and fresh chive ties that look just like the real thing. Each one is assembled in minutes, which makes them one of the easiest and most crowd-pleasing Harry Potter party snacks you can put out. They’re a perfect savory bite for a Hogwarts Halloween party or a Harry Potter birthday spread.
Cutting the lower two-thirds of the string cheese into thin strips gives you that frayed broomstick bristle effect, and a quick chive tie finishes each one off neatly. Thin pretzel sticks make the perfect handle – sturdy enough to stay upright in the cheese without snapping, with just enough crunch to balance the soft string cheese when you take a bite. Stand them upright on a wood slice or small tray and they’re ready for the table.
How to Make Harry Potter Pretzel Broomsticks
Harry Potter Pretzel Broomsticks
Ingredients
- 6 string cheese stick
- 18 thin pretzel sticks
- 18 long chive leaves
Instructions
- Cut each string cheese stick crosswise into 3 equal pieces. You should have 18 cheese sections total.
- Using a small knife, cut the bottom two-thirds of each cheese piece into ¼" wide strips to create the frayed bristle effect of a broom. Be careful not to cut more than two-thirds of the way through — the top portion needs to stay intact to hold the pretzel handle.
- Use a wooden skewer to gently press a hole into the top uncut end of each cheese piece, about ½" deep and just wide enough to fit the pretzel stick.
- Gently twist a pretzel stick into each hole, pressing carefully so the cheese doesn't split or tear.
- Tie a chive leaf snugly around the cheese just below the pretzel handle, where the bristles begin. Trim any excess chive with scissors.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 hours before serving.
Tips and Tricks
- Cold string cheese holds its shape better when you’re cutting the bristles. If the cheese is getting soft and sticky, pop it back in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before continuing.
- Use the thinnest pretzel sticks you can find – thick ones will split the cheese when you try to insert them.
- A wooden skewer makes a cleaner pilot hole than trying to push the pretzel in directly. It only takes a second and prevents the cheese tearing.
- These are best assembled the day of your party. If you make them more than 2 hours ahead, the bristle cuts can start to separate and the cheese dries out slightly at the edges.
If you’re building out a full Hogwarts Halloween spread, these pair well alongside the chocolate caramel pretzel wands and the mini honey treacle tarts for a snack table that covers both sweet and savory.
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