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Puff Pastry Twists with Dates and Goat Cheese
Flaky puff pastry twists filled with a cinnamon-infused date spread, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts—perfect for brunch, snacking, or serving with tea.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
314 kcal
Course:
Snacks, Brunch
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 6 Medjool dates pitted
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 2 Puff pastry sheets
- ⅓ cup walnuts chopped
- 4 oz goat cheese softened
- 1 egg whisked
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp pistachio ground
Instructions
- Open the Medjool dates using a knife and remove the pit. Place them in a measuring cup and add in ¼ cup hot water and the cinnamon.
- Blend using an immersion blender. Alternatively, you can do this using a regular blender.
- Roll out the puff pastry and spread the date mixture on top. Top with chopped walnuts and pieces of the goat cheese.
- Place the second puff pastry on the dates and walnuts. Gently press and seal the sides.
- Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the pastry into ½ inch wide strips.
- Grab the two ends of each strip and twist in opposite sides. Place on a clean surface and twist to form a swirl pattern. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- After 15 minutes, brush the pastries with egg and bake them for 20 minutes until they are golden and flaky.
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Notes
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or 5 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.002g
(0%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
142mg
(6%)
Potassium
134mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
137IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 137IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.