Parmesan Puff Pastry Twists
Puff pastry appetizers are a tried-and-true recipe for party food or a quick afternoon snack. They always disappear quickly. These rolled puff pastry sticks taste delicious with various homemade sauces, ready-made ketchup, or BBQ sauce. They also work perfectly as a snack with creamy soup. The crispy pastry is topped with aromatic, salty cheese and smoked ham. It’s a combination that never fails.
Recipe Modifications:
- Cheese: You can replace the Parmesan with any hard cheese for a distinctive flavor, such as Grana Padano or with mozzarella for a stringy effect. You can also omit the cheese altogether.
- Ham: Instead of Parma ham, you can use sliced bacon or another cured ham.
- Dough: You can replace the puff pastry with pizza dough.
- Toppings: You can sprinkle not only sesame seeds but also poppy seeds, coarsely ground salt, or herbs. It’s best to brush the dough with egg or milk before sprinkling to ensure the toppings adhere to the dough.
The following amounts yield approximately 11 puff pastry spirals.
Read the step-by-step recipe for how to make the best puff pastry with cheese and ham and watch the video below.
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Parmesan Puff Pastry Twists
Video
Puff Pastry Parmesan Twists Recipe
Ingredients
- 275 g puff pastry (1 package)
- 25 g parmesan cheese
- 5 slices Parma ham
- 1 tsp sesame
- 1 egg (optional for spreading)
Instructions
- Sprinkle half of the puff pastry with grated Parmesan cheese and fold it along the long side. Put slices of Parma ham on the puff pastry. Cut strips of dough approximately 3 cm wide. Roll each strip (twist). Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.275 g puff pastry, 25 g parmesan cheese, 5 slices Parma ham, 1 tsp sesame, 1 egg
- Place the baking sheet with the prepared pastry sticks in an oven preheated to 220°C (
428 °F) and bake for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown. Serve dry or with sauces. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
This recipe looks so tempting, and I can’t wait to try it out myself. Thank you for the inspiration and for sharing such wonderful party snack ideas! 👏
Thank you! 😊