Pastry Twists
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Pastry Twists, a perfect blend of flaky pastry and sweet-savory filling. These elegant treats, filled with luscious blackberry jam and creamy goat cheese, are sure to impress at any gathering. Whether served warm as appetizers or cooled for dessert, these twists offer a unique flavor combination that will leave your guests wanting more. With easy preparation steps and versatile serving options, you can whip up these gourmet bites in no time. Get ready to elevate your next event with these stunning pastry twists!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 2 cups blackberries
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¾ cup sugar
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 2 lemons, zested
- 4 teaspoons raw sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, water, lemon juice, and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 20-30 minutes until thickened. Gently smash the berries as they cook. Allow to cool.
- Thaw puff pastry sheets for about 20-25 minutes until pliable. Roll out each sheet into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread half of the goat cheese over each sheet followed by half of the cooled blackberry jam.
- Cut each rectangle into 12 strips; fold each strip in half lengthwise and twist gently while stretching.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place twisted pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg wash; sprinkle with lemon zest, raw sugar, and thyme mixture. Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry twist (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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