Description
Cheesy Jalapeno Puff Pastry Twists deliver a spicy, cheesy adventure wrapped in crispy, golden pastry. Zesty peppers and melted cheese create an irresistible snack perfect for game day, parties, or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated (118 milliliters)
- ½ cup Gruyere cheese, grated (118 milliliters)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated (118 milliliters)
- ¼ cup cream cheese (59 milliliters)
Protein and Spice:
- 4 slices salami, chopped
- ½ cup pickled jalapenos, finely chopped (118 milliliters)
Base and Binding:
- 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
- 1 egg, whisked
Instructions
- Activate the oven to 400°F (200°C) using fan bake setting and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gently unfurl the puff pastry sheet, maintaining its original parchment, and softly extend with a rolling pin if necessary.
- Apply cream cheese across the entire pastry surface in a smooth, even layer.
- Distribute chopped jalapenos and salami strategically on one pastry half, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Generously sprinkle a blend of cheddar, Gruyere, and parmesan over the jalapeno and salami section.
- Carefully fold the untopped pastry section over the prepared half, pressing edges to create a sealed package.
- Utilize a sharp knife or pizza cutter to segment the folded pastry into 2cm wide strips along the sealed edge.
- Delicately twist each strip multiple times, creating elegant spiral shapes, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Restore any fallen filling by gently pressing it back into the twists.
- Whisk an egg and brush the pastry twists, then crown with remaining cheese blend.
- Slide the tray into the preheated oven, rotating midway through baking for 20-25 minutes until achieving a golden, crisp exterior.
- Allow twists to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving to stabilize their structure.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Flexibility: Swap gruyere or parmesan with gouda, monterey jack, or mozzarella for different flavor profiles and textures.
- Heat Control: Remove jalapeno seeds to reduce spiciness, or substitute with milder peppers like poblano or bell peppers for sensitive palates.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare and assemble twists up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate, an
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg