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Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Thyme Pull Apart Puff Pastry Twirl

A delightful appetizer featuring flaky pastry filled with rich blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and aromatic thyme, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry Base
  • 2 sheets sheets of puff pastry (square-shaped) Light and flaky, these sheets will form the perfect base for your twirls.
Filling
  • 2 tablespoons honey A touch of sweetness that perfectly balances the bold flavors.
  • 100 grams blue cheese, crumbled Rich and creamy, this cheese is the star of the show!
  • 100 grams grated Parmesan cheese Adds a depth of flavor that complements the blue cheese beautifully.
  • 50 grams walnuts, chopped Add delightful crunch and nuttiness.
  • 6-8 sprigs fresh thyme leaves Herbaceous and aromatic, thyme rounds out the flavor profile.
  • 1 tablespoon milk For brushing, giving your twirls that gorgeous golden finish.
  • to taste Sea salt and cracked pepper Essential toppings that enhance all the flavors in this dish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). If you’re using an electric non-fan-forced oven, increase the temperature to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey on each sheet of puff pastry and spread it evenly.
  3. Divide the walnuts, blue cheese, and Parmesan cheese evenly on each pastry. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves, and season with sea salt and cracked pepper.
  4. Roll up each sheet of pastry tightly. Cut each roll in half lengthways and tuck the ends to secure the filling.
  5. On a piece of baking paper, twist each length into a round coil, making sure to maintain the filling inside.
  6. Brush the coils with milk.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden-brown and puffed.
  2. Garnish with extra thyme leaves before serving warm.

Notes

For a personal twist, mix in dried fruits like cranberries or spices like crushed red pepper flakes. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven. For variety, swap blue cheese for goat cheese or feta.