Jalapeño Popper Twists (Printable)

Buttery puff pastry spiraled around cream cheese, cheddar, and jalapeños for a crispy, flavorful handheld appetizer.

# 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 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Pastry

05 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
06 - 1 large egg, for egg wash

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, sliced jalapeños, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and well blended.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out 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 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The filling stays creamy and molten while the pastry turns impossibly flaky
  • They come together faster than ordering delivery but taste like you spent all day
02 -
  • Seal the edges tightly or the filling will burst out during baking and you will lose all that cheesy goodness
  • Twisting gently is key because overtwisting tears the pastry and creates messy leaks
03 -
  • Freeze assembled twists on the baking sheet, then transfer to a bag and bake straight from frozen for last-minute snacks
  • Let guests twist their own if you want a fun interactive appetizer station
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