4-ingredient Cheese Twists With Pesto (Supermarket Copycat)
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4-ingredient Cheese Twists With Pesto (Supermarket Copycat)
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Super easy puff pastry cheese twists filled with pesto and oozy cheese - just like the ones from your local supermarket. Delicious warm from the oven, and you only need 4 simple pantry ingredients to make them!
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Ingredients
- 11 ounces puff pastry (I use 2 square sheets 9.5 x 9.5 inches, but 1 larger rectangular one is OK too)
- 4 tablespoons pesto homemade or store bought
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese or any kind of cheese
- 1 egg whisked, for brushing (milk works too)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180C / 355F.
- Lay one of the pastry sheets on a floured board or work surface.
- Spread with the pesto, then sprinkle over most of the cheese.
- Place the second sheet of pastry over the top and smooth down with your hands.
- Cut the pastry into 7 to 8 equal strips (about 3 to 4cm wide).
- Hold each strip at both ends and twist into a corkscrew, then lay each twist on a large baking tray, leaving a small space between each.
- Brush each twist with a little whisked egg (or milk). Sprinkle with the leftover cheese.
- Bake for 20 – 22 minutes or until puffed up and golden.
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Notes
- I usually use 2 square sheets of store bought puff pastry, about 9.5 x 9.5 inches (or 24 x 24 cm).
- This is only because this is what I usually find in the supermarket where I live. I've also successfully used larger rectangular sheets (about 300 grams in weight). In this case I simply spread the pesto and cheese over just half of the pastry and then fold it over like a book.
- Cheese twists are very adaptable! Use pesto and cheese, just cheese (any kind), parmesan cheese and finely chopped sundried tomatoes, fresh herbs and salt and pepper... The list goes on!
- Cheese straws freeze really well.
- Freeze them uncooked on a baking tray before transferring to food bags. Then cook as normal (from frozen if you like), adding a minute or two to the cooking time.
- Alternatively, freeze already cooked and then reheat in a 180C/355F oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Or defrost and reheat for about 20 seconds in a microwave or 2 to 3 minutes or in an air fryer (160C/320F) for a quick no-fuss snack. An air fryer works particular well as the cheese twists will crisp up again.
- Cheese twists make perfect after school snacks, lunch box treats and picnic foods. They are also great as part of a simple-but-fancy lunch, dipped into this delicious Instant Pot tomato soup (don't worry, you can make it on the stovetop if you prefer).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
353kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
300mg
(13%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
368IU
(7%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7(to 8) large twists per pastry sheet
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 368IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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