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Blue Cheese Walnut Thyme Puff Pastry Twirl

Savory Blue Cheese Walnut Thyme Puff Pastry Twirl Delight

Experience the rich flavors of Blue Cheese Walnut Thyme Puff Pastry Twirl in this easy-to-make gourmet appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 twirls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: International
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Gluten-free option available
  • 1 tablespoon Milk For brushing
For the Filling
  • 100 grams Blue Cheese Crumble; goat cheese can be used as an alternative
  • 100 grams Parmesan Cheese Grated; substitute with nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 50 grams Walnuts Chopped; omit for nut-free or swap with sunflower seeds
  • 6-8 sprigs Fresh Thyme Leaves Can use dried thyme, use half the amount
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan substitute
Seasoning
  • Sea Salt
  • Cracked Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) for fan ovens or 200°C (390°F) for non-fan ovens.
  2. Lay out your two sheets of puff pastry on a floured surface and drizzle about two tablespoons of honey over each sheet.
  3. Sprinkle the blue cheese, Parmesan cheese, and chopped walnuts over the honey pastry.
  4. Add the fresh thyme leaves and season with sea salt and cracked pepper.
  5. Roll the pastry tightly into a log and slice each log in half lengthwise.
  6. Twist each half into a coil shape and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Brush the tops with milk for a golden finish.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool slightly before serving, garnished with extra thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twirlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry chilled before use for maximum flakiness. Watch the bake time to avoid over-browning.

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