Cheese Twists Recipe with Puff Pastry

Cheese twists with puff pastry on a white serving platter.

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Cheese Twists Recipe with Puff Pastry

Cheese Twists Recipe with Puff Pastry is a 10-minute prep, weeknight-easy, party-friendly appetizer made with puff pastry, cheddar, Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning twisted into crisp, golden straws. Using pre-shredded cheddar and a press-and-twist method on parchment keeps the process quick, giving you cheesy puff pastry straws that bake in minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Sharp knife or pizza cutter
Pastry brush

Ingredients

1 puff pastry sheet, thawed but still cold from a 17.3 oz package
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded
¼ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the puff pastry sheet directly on the parchment.
Sprinkle the pastry evenly with cheddar, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Lay another piece of parchment on top and press gently with your hands or palm so the toppings adhere.
Trim the edges for neat lines. Slice the pastry crosswise into 7 strips, about ¾ inch wide. Twist each strip directly on the parchment, anchoring one end while turning the other. As you twist, some cheddar will fall off so you can simply push the extra cheese to the side of the pan for the next step.
Brush the twists with egg wash, then sprinkle the reserved cheddar over the tops. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden. Optional: after baking, brush off any excess crispy cheese edges for a cleaner look and cool on a wire rack.

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Notes

Storage Store cooled puffy pastry cheese straws in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days.

Freeze Freezing is possible, but not recommended.

Reheat: Re-crisp on a baking sheet at 350°F for 5–7 minutes.

Substitutions

Cheddar: Try mozzarella for mild melt, pepper jack for heat, or Gouda for a buttery finish.
Parmesan: Pecorino for a saltier bite.
Italian Seasoning: Use dried oregano and basil if that’s what’s on hand.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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