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Blue Cheese Walnut Thyme Puff Pastry Twirl

Blue Cheese Walnut Thyme Puff Pastry Twirl: A Gourmet Treat

This Blue Cheese Walnut Thyme Puff Pastry Twirl is a sophisticated and vegetarian-friendly appetizer that combines rich flavors in a flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 twists
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Gourmet
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Keep well-chilled for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Milk For brushing; non-dairy milk can be used.
For the Filling
  • 100 grams Blue Cheese Crumble; can substitute with goat cheese or feta.
  • 100 grams Parmesan Cheese Grated; nutritional yeast can be used for a vegan alternative.
  • 50 grams Walnuts Chopped; can replace with pecans or omit for nut-free.
  • 6-8 sprigs Fresh Thyme Reduce quantity if using dried thyme.
For Sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Agave syrup can work for a vegan version.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Cracked Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) for fan-assisted models or 200°C (390°F) for non-fan ovens.
  2. Unroll the chilled puff pastry sheets onto a floured surface and drizzle honey over them.
  3. Sprinkle blue cheese, Parmesan, walnuts, thyme, salt, and pepper evenly over the pastry.
  4. Roll each pastry tightly from one edge to the other and cut each roll in half lengthwise.
  5. Twist the halves to create a spiral shape and form into coils on parchment paper.
  6. Brush each coil lightly with milk and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let the twirls cool slightly before serving, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill your puff pastry before use and avoid excess moisture in the filling to ensure a crunch.

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