Apple Butter Cheese Twists

Name: Apple Butter Cheese Twists
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 16 - 20
Ingredients: 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese; 1 (17.3-oz.) package puff pastry sheets, thawed; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 c. apple butter; 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme

These savory-sweet bites are a host's secret weapon!

By Leah PerezPublished: Nov 9, 2023

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the pioneer woman's apple butter cheese twists recipe

Will Dickey

Yields:

16 - 20

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

With just a handful of ingredients, you can make an elegant, savory puff pastry recipe that proves the old adage, “An apple pie without the cheese is like a kiss without the squeeze” has never been more true. Because puff pastry loves hanging out in the freezer, holiday cocktail parties and last-minute charcuterie boards have never been easier to throw together. Enjoy them dunked into a creamy soup, wrapped up in prosciutto, or swirled in some caramelized onion dip. These incredibly easy twists are guaranteed to become your entertaining secret weapon!

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Ingredients

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (17.3-oz.) package puff pastry sheets, thawed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup apple butter
2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Step 2In a medium bowl, combine the cheddar and parmesan cheeses.
3. Step 3Sprinkle a clean work surface with ¼ cup of the cheese blend. Place 1 puff pastry sheet over the cheese and sprinkle with another ¼ cup of cheese blend. Use a rolling pin to press the cheese into the pastry. Roll the sheet into a 10-by-14-inch rectangle. Repeat the rolling out process with the second sheet of puff pastry and 1/2 cup of the cheese blend.
4. Step 4Brush the surface of one puff pastry sheet with egg wash. Place the other sheet on one of the prepared baking sheets, brush the surface with the apple butter, maintaining a 1-inch border, and sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of the cheese blend and thyme. Top with the second sheet, egg wash-side down, pressing the layers gently together. Place the assembled sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or the freezer for 15 minutes.
5. Step 5Transfer the chilled sheet to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into ¾-inch wide strips. Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 1 inch apart. Pinch the ends to close and twist each end in the opposite direction to create a spiral. If they start to untwist, gently press the ends into the parchment. Refrigerate the twists for 30 minutes or freeze them for 15 minutes. Brush the chilled twists with more egg wash and bake until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
6. Step 6Allow the twists to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tip: Freeze assembled, unbaked twists until solid, transfer them to a zip-top freezer bag, and store in the freezer for up to 1 month. When you're ready to snack, brush each twist with egg wash and bake!

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