Gourmet Blue Cheese Walnut Puff Pastry Twirls to Impress

This Blue Cheese Walnut Puff Pastry combines rich flavors for an impressive appetizer.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings: 12 twirls

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: European

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pastry

1 sheet Puff Pastry opt for vegan puff pastry for a dairy-free treat
1 tablespoon Milk substitute with plant-based milk for vegan option

For the Filling

100 grams Blue Cheese consider using goat cheese or vegan blue cheese
50 grams Parmesan Cheese nutritional yeast for vegan substitute
100 grams Walnuts swap with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for nut-free version
2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme use half the amount of dried thyme if fresh isn't available
1 tablespoon Honey maple syrup works as a vegan alternative
to taste Sea Salt
to taste Cracked Pepper

Equipment

oven
Baking Sheet
parchment paper
Pastry Brush

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) for fan-assisted models, or 200°C (390°F) for non-fan ovens.
Lay out one sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and drizzle with honey.
Sprinkle chopped walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme over the pastry. Season with sea salt and pepper.
Roll the pastry tightly, cut in half lengthwise, and tuck the ends.
Twist each length into a circular coil and place them on a baking sheet.
Brush the exterior of each twirl with milk.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Sprinkle extra thyme leaves on top and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twirlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use chilled pastry for best results and avoid soggy filling by draining excess moisture from ingredients.

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