Jalapeño Popper Twists (Printable)

Buttery puff pastry twisted around cream cheese, cheddar, and jalapeños for the ultimate cheesy appetizer.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Filling

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños, fresh or pickled
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder

→ Pastry

05 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
06 - 1 large egg, for egg wash

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, sliced jalapeños, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and well blended.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 8 strips, each about 2 inches wide.
04 - Spoon a line of filling onto one half of each pastry strip. Fold each strip over the filling lengthwise, pressing gently to seal edges.
05 - Carefully twist each filled strip several times to create a spiral shape. Place on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Beat the egg and brush tops of twists with egg wash for glossy finish.
07 - Bake for 15-20 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and crisp.
08 - Let cool slightly. Serve warm for best flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • That perfect moment when creamy cheese meets the slight heat of jalapeños in a buttery flaky pastry
  • They look impressive but come together in under 30 minutes with minimal prep work
  • You can customize the spice level and cheese combination to match anyone's taste
02 -
  • Overfilling the pastry will cause the cheese to burst out during baking, so use restraint when adding the filling
  • Cold puff pastry is your friend, work quickly and keep it chilled until the moment it goes into the oven
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the pastry strips, dragging it through without sawing for clean edges
  • If your twists start to untwist in the oven, gently press the ends down onto the baking sheet to help hold their shape
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