Description
Delightfully flaky and cheesy, these Apple Butter Cheese Twists are the perfect savory snack or appetizer. Combining sharp cheddar and parmesan cheese with sweet apple butter, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 (17.3-oz.) package puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Cheese Blend: In a medium bowl, combine the cheddar and parmesan cheeses.
- Roll Out Pastry: On a clean work surface, sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cheese blend. Place 1 puff pastry sheet over the cheese and sprinkle with another 1/4 cup of cheese blend. Use a rolling pin to press the cheese into the pastry. Roll the sheet into a 10-by-14-inch rectangle. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry and the remaining cheese blend.
- Assemble: Brush the surface of one puff pastry sheet with the beaten egg. Place the other sheet on one of the prepared baking sheets. Brush the surface of this sheet with apple butter, maintaining a 1-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese blend and chopped thyme. Top with the second sheet of pastry, egg wash-side down. Press the layers gently together. Chill the assembled pastry in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Cut and Twist: Transfer the chilled sheet to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 3/4-inch wide strips. Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 1 inch apart. Pinch the ends of each strip to close and twist each end in the opposite direction to create a spiral. If they start to untwist, gently press the ends into the parchment. Refrigerate the twists for another 30 minutes or freeze them for 15 minutes.
- Bake: Brush the chilled twists with more beaten egg. Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the twists to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Freeze assembled, unbaked twists until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag and store for up to 1 month. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg