Description
Cheesy Gochujang & Spring Onion Swirls are a delightful fusion of savory cheese and the spicy, umami-packed flavor of gochujang, the famous Korean chili paste. Wrapped in soft dough with fresh spring onions, these swirls are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (or pizza dough if preferred)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 2–3 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Gochujang Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil until smooth and well combined.
- Roll Out the Dough: If using puff pastry, roll it out onto a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. If using pizza dough, roll it out to a similar thickness.
- Spread the Gochujang Sauce: Evenly spread the gochujang sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add the Cheese and Spring Onions: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella, grated cheddar, and finely chopped spring onions over the sauce. Make sure everything is evenly distributed.
- Form the Swirls: Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, starting from one edge. Once rolled, slice the log into 1-inch pieces to form swirls.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the swirls on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are spaced apart. Brush the tops with a lightly beaten egg (for a golden finish) and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the swirls are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Allow the swirls to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature!
Notes
- If you prefer a milder version, use less gochujang and balance with a bit more honey for sweetness.
- These swirls can also be made ahead of time. You can refrigerate the unbaked swirls and bake them just before serving.
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of chili flakes or a drizzle of additional gochujang sauce after baking.
- If you don’t have puff pastry, you can easily substitute with store-bought pizza dough or even crescent roll dough.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 swirl
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg