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Cheese and Basil Puff Pastry Twists

Cheese and Basil Puff Pastry Twists are crunchy little treats which go well as an appetizer or a snack. They come together quick and make a delicious addition to your party table!

Pastry twists topped with paprika and fresh greens in a parchment lined baking sheet.

Hello, hello! With the holidays approaching appetizers are going to be a hot item. Some search the internet, some scour the Pinterest boards, while others are glued to their TV’s trying to catch as many recipes on the cooking shows as they can. Speaking of cooking channels, have you guys seen MASTERCHEF JUNIOR on FOX? Just in case you haven’t (here’s the link to the previous episodes), it’s a show where kids (shall I mention, super talented kids?) compete in a series of food challenges.  Given my passion for cooking and baking, you bet my girls watch the cooking shows together with me, usually it’s followed by a request to make something together, like chocolate chip cookies, or… these Cheese & Basil Twists.

 

Anyway, a while ago I told my 7 year old that I could make Borsch at the age of 9 and she had a hard time believing me since she couldn’t imagine herself making something so “complicated”, in just 2 years. Well, watching kids cook on MASTERCHEF JUNIOR, my little skills as a 9 year old fade and look very, very bleak. Seriously, those kids can cook!

I am not sure if they were being taught cooking skills since they were in diapers or how in the world they mastered such skills in such a short amount of time, but you have got to see them! Can’t imagine how you tell a kid that already brought so much talent and effort to the table that their dish does not cut it.

Cheese and Basil Puff Pastry Twists on a baking sheet topped with cheese and basil.

 

Kid’s cooking competitions, like MASTERCHEF JUNIOR, are new to the whole realm of cooking shows and I love how inspirational they’re to the kids. I guess when you see a kid making raspberry mousse from scratch, all of a sudden frying an egg or making a sandwich is not such a big deal. Being the oldest of 2, my daughter is very competitive and every time she watched the MASTERCHEF JUNIOR, she goes and tries to make something in the kitchen herself. After watching the MASTERCHEF JUNIOR this past Friday, she asked to make breakfast, which included fried eggs and asparagus. She’s so proud of herself when I let her do something in the kitchen and it turns out well. I am proud of her too, you got to start them early you know 😉

Back to the appetizer now. You know how anything that includes cheese is always the first fly off the table? Well these Cheese and Basil Twists are going to do just that – fly off the table! They’re crispy, cheesy and delicious –  great on their own or with hearty bowl of soup (I’m thinking Tomato Soup). Plus they’re something you can make with your kids, but in that case make sure to shred some extra cheese – because you know they’ll sneak pinches of it right into their mouths haha!

 

Cheese and Basil Puff Pastry Twists 

Yield: 8 – 10” long puff puff pastry twists

Ingredients: 

  • puff pastry sheet, thawed
  • egg
  • water whisked together
  • cheddar cheese
  • paprika
  •  leaves basil
  •  garlic powder

  How to make Cheese and Basil Puff Pastry Twists

  • Preheat oven to 425F with the rack in the middle.
  • Shred the cheddar cheese and slice the basil into thin strands.
  • On a floured work surface roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet into 20” x 10”. Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut into 8 even strips lengthwise.

How to roll out thawed puff pastry sheet on a floured cutting board and cut into 8 even strips with a pizza cutter.

  • Brush all the puff pastry strips with egg wash, then top with shredded cheese, garlic powder, and basil, only on the lower half of the puff pastry
How to brush strips of dough with egg wash with a brush, sprinkle cheese, cheddar and garlic powder on the lower half of the puff pastry strips.
  • Fold the unsprinkled half of each strip and fold it over the sprinkled half, then firmly press the two sides together.
  • Brush the strips with the egg yolk and sprinkle with paprika.

How to assemble pastry strips, and brushing them with egg yolk using a small brush.

  • Twist and stretch each strip until its full twisted.

How to twist and stretch the pastry strips until the twist is completely twisted.

  • Place the pastry twists on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with the egg wash again. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes until the twists are golden in color.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to come to room temperature before serving.

Puff pastry twists on a baking sheet topped with egg wash and paprika.

 

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Cheese and Basil Puff Pastry Twists

Cheese and Basil Puff Pastry Twists by LetTheBakingBeginBlog.com @Letthebakingbg
5 from 1 vote

Crispy puff pastry twists filled with cheese and basil. A simple and delicious appetizer or snack!

Author: Marina | Let the Baking Begin!
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: puff pastry
Calories: 337 kcal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F with the rack in the middle. Shred the cheese.

  2. Cut the basil leaves into thin strips.

  3. On a floured work surface roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet into 20"x10". Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut the puff pastry into 8 even strips lengthwise.

  4. Brush the pastry strips with the egg wash, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and garlic powder only on the lower half of the puff pastry strips.

  5. Take the unsprinkled half of each strip and fold it over the sprinkled half, then firmly press together with hand to adhere the two sides together. Brush the egg yolk mixture on the strips again and sprinkle with half the paprika.

  6. Twist and stretch each double-sided strip until you get a fully covered twist.

  7. Place all twists on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with the egg wash again. Sprinkle with paprika.

  8. Bake in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the twists are golden in color.

  9. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to come to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Cheese and Basil Puff Pastry Twists
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Sodium 153mg7%
Potassium 37mg1%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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