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Puff Pastry

These golden, flaky puff pastry cheese twists are a delightful snack or appetizer. Buttery, cheesy, with a hint of paprika, they’re quick to prepare, bake up crisp, and are always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry store-bought, thawed if frozen, about 10 x 10 inches
  • 40 grams grated parmesan cheese about 1/2 cup
  • 40 grams grated cheddar cheese about 1/2 cup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon flour for dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Rolling pin
  • 1 Knife or pizza cutter
  • 1 Pastry brush
  • 1 Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly dust your work surface with flour. Roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth it and make it slightly thinner, aiming for a rectangle about 12 x 10 inches.
  3. In a small bowl, beat the egg. Set aside.
  4. Sprinkle half the parmesan and half the cheddar evenly over half of the pastry. Sprinkle on all the paprika and salt.
  5. Fold the other half of the pastry over the cheese side, pressing gently to seal. Roll lightly with the pin to help the cheese stick.
  6. Brush the top of the pastry with beaten egg.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses evenly on top, pressing down lightly.
  8. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 12 strips, each about 1 inch wide.
  9. Twist each strip several times and arrange on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart.
  10. Brush the twists lightly with more beaten egg for shine.
  11. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
  12. Let cool slightly on a rack before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of dried herbs such as thyme or oregano with the cheese.
Serve warm for best texture.
Twists are best eaten the day they’re baked, but you can re-crisp them in a hot oven for a few minutes if needed.