Jalapeño Popper Twists (Printable Version)

Golden flaky pastry twisted around creamy jalapeño cheddar filling for the ultimate zesty snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, sliced jalapeños, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl. 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 the tops of the twists with egg wash for a glossy finish.
07 - Bake for 15-20 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and crisp.
08 - Let cool slightly before serving warm for best flavor.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The cream cheese filling stays incredibly moist while the pastry turns perfectly golden and flaky
  • These disappear faster than any other appetizer I have ever made
  • You can prep everything ahead and bake them fresh when guests arrive
02 -
  • Overfilling the pastry will cause it to burst open during baking so less is more here
  • The twists freeze beautifully before baking so you can double the recipe and save half for later
03 -
  • Twisting the pastry too tightly will cause it to snap during baking so be gentle
  • Space them at least 2 inches apart on the baking sheet because they puff up significantly
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