Description
This Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Thyme Pull-Apart Puff Pastry Twirl is a savory, European-inspired appetizer that combines rich blue cheese, crunchy toasted walnuts, and fragrant thyme in a flaky, buttery puff pastry. Drizzled with honey for a subtle sweetness and baked to golden perfection, it makes an impressive party snack or elegant starter, perfect for serving warm alongside soups and salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Filling
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (lightly toasted)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Finishing
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Flour for dusting
- Extra thyme or chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly dust your work surface with flour, then roll out the puff pastry sheet into a 10×10-inch square if it needs to be flattened to size.
- Add Toppings: Evenly sprinkle the puff pastry with crumbled blue cheese, chopped toasted walnuts, and fresh thyme leaves. For a touch of sweetness, drizzle with honey if you like. Gently press all the toppings into the pastry with your hands or a rolling pin to help them adhere without damaging the dough.
- Roll and Twist: Roll the puff pastry tightly from one edge into a log shape, similar to a jelly roll. Carefully slice the rolled log in half lengthwise to expose the layers of filling. Twist the two halves around each other, cut sides facing outward, then coil the twisted dough into a spiral or twirl shape on the baking sheet.
- Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the top of the twirl with beaten egg to give it a beautiful golden finish during baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed, flaky, and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pastry twirl to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra fresh thyme or chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This savory pull-apart twirl works wonderfully as an appetizer or party snack.
- It pairs beautifully with soups, salads, or as a standalone treat.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven to refresh the pastry.
