Blue Cheese Walnut Thyme Puff Pastry Twirl Recipe
Delight your guests with these elegant Blue Cheese Walnut Thyme Puff Pastry Twirls, perfect for a party or a special snack. The combination of savory blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and fragrant thyme all wrapped in flaky puff pastry is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 twists 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Twirls:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry into a 10×12-inch rectangle.
- Add filling and fold: Evenly sprinkle blue cheese, walnuts, and thyme over the pastry. Fold in half lengthwise and press to seal.
- Cut and twist pastry: Slice the folded pastry into 1-inch-wide strips. Twist each strip and place on baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and bake: Brush each twist with beaten egg. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, substitute goat cheese or cream cheese.
- Perfect for pairing with wine or serving as a savory appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
