Crispy Puff Pastry Cheese Twists
Crispy Puff Pastry Cheese Twists deliver flaky layers packed with sharp Cheddar and nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano, balanced by a light cayenne warmth. Each bite is buttery and crisp with a subtle pepper finish that pairs well with cocktails or a casual appetizer spread. Serve these golden twists at parties, holiday gatherings, or as a snack alongside soups and salads.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Puff Pastry Cheese Twists, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 24
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- 2
Unfold the puff pastry into a flat sheet and brush olive oil over the top. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Sprinkle Cheddar and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano evenly over the dough to cover it. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Press on the plastic wrap with your fingers to firmly push the cheese and seasonings into the dough, or set a sheet pan on top and press down. Remove and discard the plastic wrap.
- 4
Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough along the seams into thirds, then slice each third lengthwise into thirds again to make nine strips total.
- 5
Pick up one strip and set it seasoned-side down on the work surface. Twist it from both ends eight to nine times to form a rolled tube of dough with the seasoning facing out. Place it on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining strips.
- 6
Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano over the cheese sticks. Roll the sticks lightly to even their shapes; pick up and press any fallen cheese back onto the surfaces.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, then flip and continue baking until the sticks are browned, crisp, and hold their shape without drooping when lifted, 10 to 20 minutes more.
- 8
Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- 9
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 153.22 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 4.51 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 10.36 g 4%
- Total Fat 10.19 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 5.41 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.04 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 162.92 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.99 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 0.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 104.07 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 8.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 17.86 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Puff Pastry Cheese Twists is made with 6 ingredients and serves 9. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Olive Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, and Puff Pastry Sheets. Each serving provides about 153.22 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Puff Pastry Cheese Twists made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Olive Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Puff Pastry Sheets, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Puff Pastry Cheese Twists?
- About 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 153.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Puff Pastry Cheese Twists easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Crispy Puff Pastry Cheese Twists healthy?
- Crispy Puff Pastry Cheese Twists has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 153.22 calories and 4.51 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 162.92 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.41 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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