Description
Delightful apple butter cheese twists showcase sweet-savory magic from homemade pastry. Flaky spirals deliver unexpected flavor combinations perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (17.3 ounces / 490 grams) package puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1/4 cup apple butter
Cheese Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix shredded cheddar and parmesan cheeses in a medium bowl.
- Dust work surface with 1/4 cup cheese blend and place first puff pastry sheet over it.
- Sprinkle additional cheese blend on pastry and gently press with rolling pin.
- Extend pastry into a 10-by-14-inch rectangle, ensuring even cheese distribution.
- Repeat cheese and rolling process with second pastry sheet.
- Coat one pastry sheet with beaten egg.
- Layer second pastry sheet on top, egg-wash facing down.
- Spread apple butter across top layer, maintaining a 1-inch border.
- Scatter remaining cheese blend and chopped thyme over surface.
- Softly compress layers and refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes.
- Transfer chilled pastry to cutting board.
- Slice pastry into 3/4-inch wide strips using sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Arrange strips on prepared baking sheets, leaving 1-inch spacing.
- Seal strip ends and create spiral twists by rotating in opposite directions.
- Secure any loose twists by pressing ends onto parchment.
- Chill twists again for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes.
- Brush twists with remaining beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool on wire rack and serve warm or at room temperature.
- For long-term storage, freeze unbaked twists and bake directly from frozen state, adding extra baking time.
Notes
- Chill pastry thoroughly to prevent butter from melting, ensuring flaky and crisp texture.
- Use cold ingredients and work quickly when handling puff pastry to maintain its delicate layers.
- Try different cheese combinations like gruyère or gouda for unique flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free version, substitute puff pastry with gluten-free alternative or use phyllo dough.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg