puffy greek twists
The original idea came from a Taste of Home recipe, Crisp Caraway Twists. Thought I would put a different spin on it and make it Greek. These are just addictive, can't eat just one.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
makes 36 appetizers
Ingredients
- 1 package pepperidge farm puff pastry- 2 sheets to a box, and the box is 17.3 oz
- 6 ounces spinach and artichoke cream cheese spread
- 4 tablespoons marinated artichoke hearts, chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons parmesean cheese, freshly grated (don't use in the green can)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
How To Make puffy greek twists
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Step 1Thaw the puff pastry to package directions.
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Step 2Pre heat oven to 375°
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Step 3Open up first sheet of puff pastry.
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Step 4Process the artichoke hearts and kalamata olives in a food procesor.
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Step 5Spread half cream cheese over dough and sprinkle half the olive mixture over cream cheese. Sprinkle half of the parmesean cheese over the filled dough.
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Step 6Fold the pastry over, and press to close all around the edges.
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Step 7Cut 18 strips cross wise through the dough.
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Step 8In a bowl wisk the egg and water together, brush over the top of the filled pastry.
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Step 9Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon sesame seeds over the dough.
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Step 10Take the first strip, holding both ends, twist the dough into a twisty shape.
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Step 11Repeat for second puff pastry dough.
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Step 12Place on a baking sheet sprayed lightly with pam. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes , or until golden.
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Step 13These are at their best warm right out of the oven.
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Category:
Cheese Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Non-Edible or Other
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Greek
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