Puff Pastry Cheese Twists
If you ever need a quick appetizer that makes people think you spent all afternoon in the kitchen, these Puff Pastry Cheese Twists are it. They are buttery, crisp, and packed with cheesy flavor and no one ever guesses they start with frozen puff pastry.
I love making these puff pastry cheese straws for holidays or anytime I need something easy to set out with dinner. They take just a few minutes to put together and they always disappear faster than anything else on the table.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Great for holiday entertaining or last minute guests.
- Only a handful of simple ingredients and works as an appetizer or side for any meal.
- Crispy, flaky, cheesy flavor in every bite.
Ingredients for Puff Pastry Cheese Twists
- Frozen puff pastry
- Eggs
- Dijon mustard
- Granulated garlic
- Black pepper
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Parmesan cheese
Step by Step Directions for Puff Pastry Cheese Twists
- Add eggs, dijon, granulated garlic and black pepper to a small bowl.
- Beat well with a fork or whisk.
- Unfold puff pastry onto a clean surface, gently flattening out the seams.
- Brush a thin layer of egg mixture over the pastry.
- Mix cheeses together and sprinkle 1 cup over the top. Lightly pat cheese into the egg mixture.
- Fold puff pastry in half.
- Cut into 1 inch strips with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
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- Twist each strip and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Brush with remaining egg wash and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving.
You will also like our southern Cheese Wafers for an easy appetizer for parties and game day gatherings.
These Puff Pastry Cheese Twists are the kind of appetizer that disappears fast. They look fancy but take only minutes to prep and bake, making them ideal for holidays or any time you need something easy and delicious.
Whether you serve these cheese straws with dinner or pass them around at a party, they are always a hit.
Have you tried this Puff Pastry Cheese Twists Recipe? Leave a comment and star rating to let me know how it turned out.
Puff Pastry Cheese Twists
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed according to package directions
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, add eggs, dijon mustard, garlic and pepper.
- Beat together with a fork until eggs are beaten and mixture is well combined.
- Unfold puff pastry onto a clean surface, pressing the seams flat.
- Brush with egg mixture.
- Mix cheeses together and sprinkle 1 cup over the egg mixture. Press lightly into egg mixture.
- Fold in half.
- Cut into 1 inch strips.
- Twist each strip and place onto the lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Brush with egg mixture and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
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