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Blue cheese and walnut puff pastry twirls on a baking sheet

Blue Cheese and Walnut Puff Pastry Twirls

These delightful appetizers combine rich blue cheese and crunchy walnuts in flaky puff pastry, perfect for parties or special gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry Base

  • 1 sheet puff pastry Use store-bought for convenience.

Filling

  • 100 g blue cheese, crumbled Choose a good quality blue cheese.
  • 50 g walnuts, chopped You can substitute with other nuts if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped Feel free to experiment with other herbs.
  • 1 unit egg, beaten For egg wash.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into squares.
  • In a bowl, mix the blue cheese, walnuts, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Assembly and Baking

  • Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each pastry square.
  • Fold the corners over the filling to create a pocket and seal with the beaten egg.
  • Brush the tops with more egg wash.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

These delicious twirls are perfect served warm and make great starters. Let leftovers cool and store in an airtight container for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Appetizer, blue cheese, Party Food, Puff Pastry, walnut
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