Description
Savory blue cheese, walnut, and thyme pull-apart puff pastry twirl invites culinary adventurers into a world of rich, layered flavors. Flaky pastry spirals with creamy cheese and earthy herbs promise a delightful experience that will transport you to gourmet comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 0.5 cup (118 ml) blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup (60 grams) walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh thyme leaves
Egg and Seasoning:
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by setting oven to 400F (200C) and lining baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dust work surface with flour and gently unfold puff pastry sheet into rectangular shape.
- Distribute blue cheese crumbles, finely chopped walnuts, and fresh thyme leaves evenly across pastry surface, ensuring complete coverage. Sprinkle minimal salt and freshly ground black pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Using light pressure, press filling ingredients into pastry to ensure adherence.
- Roll pastry tightly from one long edge into compact cylindrical shape, maintaining consistent tension throughout rolling process.
- Slice rolled log into approximately 1-inch thick medallions using sharp knife with smooth, decisive movements.
- Arrange pastry slices in attractive spiral configuration on prepared baking sheet, allowing slight overlap to create interconnected pull-apart effect.
- Delicately brush pastry surfaces with beaten egg, ensuring uniform golden glaze across entire twirl.
- Transfer baking sheet to preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until pastry achieves rich golden-brown coloration and cheese develops bubbling texture.
- Remove from oven and allow brief cooling period. Serve warm or at ambient temperature for optimal taste experience.
Notes
- Experiment with different blue cheese varieties like Roquefort, Gorgonzola, or mild Danish blue for unique flavor profiles.
- Toast walnuts beforehand to enhance their nutty, rich taste and add extra crunch to the pastry.
- Swap walnuts with pecans or almonds for alternative texture and flavor variations.
- Create gluten-free version by using gluten-free puff pastry sheets available in specialty stores.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg