Bring a platter of golden-brown, flaky pastries to your next gathering with our Apple Butter Cheese Twisties recipe. Baked perfectly, their edges are crisped with a delightful crunch, while the sweet Best Choice Apple Butter peeks through the layers of savory Best Choice Cheddar Cheese. The enticing scent mingles with the chatter of the party, promising a unique and delectable treat.
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the cheddar and parmesan cheeses.
Sprinkle a clean work surface with ¼ cup of the cheese blend.
Place 1 puff pastry sheet over the cheese and sprinkle with another ¼ cup of cheese blend.
Use a rolling pin to press the cheese into the pastry.
Roll the sheet into a 10-by-14-inch rectangle.
Repeat the rolling out process with the second sheet of puff pastry and 1/2 cup of the cheese blend.
Brush the surface of one puff pastry sheet with egg wash.
Place the other sheet on one of the prepared baking sheets, brush the surface with the apple butter, maintaining a 1-inch border, and sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup of the cheese blend and thyme.
Top with the second sheet, egg wash-side down, pressing the layers gently together.
Place the assembled sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or the freezer for 15 minutes.
Transfer the chilled sheet to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into ¾-inch wide strips.
Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 1 inch apart.
Pinch the ends to close and twist each end in the opposite direction to create a spiral.
If they start to untwist, gently press the ends into the parchment.
Refrigerate the twists for 30 minutes or freeze them for 15 minutes.
Brush the chilled twists with more egg wash and bake until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.
Allow the twists to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
