Jalapeño Popper Twists (Printable Version)

Golden puff pastry spirals filled with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and zesty jalapeños for the ultimate savory 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)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, sliced jalapeños, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and well blended.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to about 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 the edges.
05 - Carefully twist each filled strip several times to create a spiral, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Beat the egg and brush the tops of the twists with the egg wash for a glossy finish.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
08 - Let cool slightly. Serve warm for best flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy filling and flaky puff pastry creates that perfect contrast between soft and crispy textures
  • These twists come together in under thirty minutes but taste like you spent hours perfecting them
02 -
  • Overfilling the pastry strips causes the filling to burst out during baking and makes twisting nearly impossible
  • Working quickly once the puff pastry is thawed prevents it from becoming sticky and difficult to handle
03 -
  • Freeze uncooked twists on the baking sheet then transfer to a bag and bake straight from frozen adding 3 to 4 minutes to the cooking time
  • A light sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning on top of the egg wash adds incredible flavor and a gorgeous presentation
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