Blue Cheese Walnut Thyme Puff Pastry Twirls Recipe
Delight in these Blue Cheese Walnut Thyme Puff Pastry Twirls, a perfect combination of flaky pastry layered with rich, crumbly blue cheese, sharp Parmesan, crunchy walnuts, and fresh aromatic thyme, all sweetened subtly with honey and baked to golden perfection. These elegant twists make an excellent appetizer or savory snack, boasting contrasting textures and bold, balanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (approximately 4 twirls, cut into halves or servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 2 sheets of puff pastry (square shaped sheets)
- 1 tablespoon of milk (for brushing)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Fillings and Toppings
- 2 tablespoons of honey (1 tablespoon per sheet)
- 100 grams of blue cheese, crumbled
- 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese
- 50 grams of walnuts, chopped
- 6–8 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). If you are using a non-fan forced electric oven, increase the temperature to 200°C (390°F) to ensure even baking.
- Prepare the Pastry: Place each puff pastry sheet on a flat surface and drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey evenly over each sheet, allowing the sweetness to infuse the pastry as it bakes.
- Add the Toppings: Evenly distribute the chopped walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese over both sheets of puff pastry. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves generously on top, then season with sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
- Roll and Cut: Roll up each sheet tightly from one edge to the other to form a log. Then carefully cut each pastry roll lengthwise in half. After cutting, tuck the pastry ends and edges gently to keep the flavorful filling securely inside.
- Twist and Shape: Place the two cut lengths onto a sheet of baking paper. Twist each length carefully to expose the filling, then coil each into a round swirl shape, ensuring the twists hold together well.
- Brush and Bake: Brush the top of each pastry coil with milk to promote a golden, crisp finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the pastry is puffed up, golden brown, and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven, scatter additional thyme leaves on top for freshness, and serve these warm, flaky twirls as an elegant appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For a crispier pastry: Ensure your puff pastry sheets are well-chilled before handling to maintain the flakiness and avoid sogginess.
- Prevent sogginess: Avoid overly moist fillings; excess moisture will make the pastry soggy rather than crisp.
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