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Cheese Twists Recipe

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These Cheese Twists are delightful, flaky puff pastry treats filled with a vibrant pesto sauce and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they are baked until golden and crisp, offering a savory twist that’s both easy to make and impressively delicious.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed and kept cold

Filling

  • 1/4 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded three cheese blend or parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

Other

  • 1 egg, whisked for egg wash

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather and prep all the ingredients as listed, keeping the puff pastry cold until ready to roll and fill to ensure the best texture.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  3. Roll Puff Pastry: Place one sheet of cold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it out slightly to about 12 by 10 inches, keeping the second sheet refrigerated.
  4. Apply Pesto and Egg Wash: Spread half of the pesto sauce (about 2 tablespoons) evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a 1/2 inch border on all sides. Brush this border lightly with the whisked egg.
  5. Cut Pastry Sheet: Cut the pastry sheet horizontally into two halves.
  6. Add Cheese and Seasoning: Sprinkle 1/4 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup of the three cheese blend evenly over one half of the pastry on top of the pesto. Then sprinkle Italian seasoning and granulated garlic evenly over the cheese.
  7. Assemble Layers: Lay the other half of the puff pastry over the cheese layer, pesto-side down, gently pressing the edges to seal as much as possible and slightly pressing the layers together.
  8. Cut and Twist: Cut this layered half into 12 strips vertically. Transfer strips to the prepared baking sheet. Pinch each strip at the top and bottom ends and twist in opposite directions three times, then pinch the ends to seal the twist shape.
  9. Chill Twists: Place the twists in the refrigerator to chill while you repeat the process with the second sheet of puff pastry for better shape retention.
  10. Egg Wash and Bake First Batch: Lightly brush the first batch of twists with egg wash. Bake in the preheated oven for about 16 minutes or until the twists are golden brown and puffed.
  11. Repeat for Second Batch: Repeat the egg wash and baking process with the second batch of cheese twists after they’ve chilled.
  12. Cool and Serve: Let the twists cool slightly on a wire rack before serving to enjoy their flaky, cheesy goodness.

Notes

  • Keep puff pastry cold to ensure it puffs properly during baking.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • Twisting puff pastry strips requires gentle handling as they can be delicate.
  • These cheese twists are best served warm for optimal flakiness and flavor.
  • Variations can include using different herbs or adding a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for heat.

Keywords: cheese twists, puff pastry appetizers, pesto cheese pastry, easy cheese snacks, baked cheese twists

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