Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the cheesy pesto twists recipe from Tasty, a culinary masterpiece that combines the irresistible flavors of melted cheese, aromatic pesto, and crispy pastry. These delightful twists are not only a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. In this guide, we'll take you on a step-by-step journey to recreate this mouthwatering dish in the comfort of your own kitchen, transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary treat.
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PESTO TWISTS
Use pesto made straight from your garden if you make these in the summer or purchase it prepared from the grocery store to fill these easy appetizers. -Jaye Beeler, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°., Unfold puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Roll each sheet into a 12-in. square. Spread pesto onto 1 pastry sheet to within 1/4 in. of edges. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with remaining pastry, pressing lightly. Cut into twelve 1-in.-wide strips. Twist each strip 4 times. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, pressing down ends., Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
PARMESAN PESTO TWISTS
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400 F degrees.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet so that it's about 15x12 inches on a floured work surface.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the pesto evenly over the puff pastry, you want to make sure it's fully covered.
- Sprinkle half the parmesan cheese over the pesto.
- Cut into 1 inch strips. Fold each strip in half then pick it up and twist it a few times. Place the twists onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about an inch in between them.
- Repeat with remaining puff pastry sheet and remaining pesto and Parmesan cheese.
- Brush each twist with beaten egg.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 4.4 g, Fat 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 171 mg, Sugar 0.9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TWISTY CHEESE STRAWS
Puff pastry is ideal for canapés. Try twisted with cream cheese and pesto then baked until crispy
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Canapes
Time 35m
Yield Makes at least 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the cream cheese and pesto into a bowl and mix well.
- Unroll the pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut in half lengthways. Spread the pesto mix over one half, pop the other piece of pastry on top to create a sandwich, then cut in half lengthways to create 2 long rectangles. Divide each rectangle into short strips, about 1cm thick. Twist each pastry strip and place on a baking tray lined with parchment.
- Brush with egg and bake for 20-25 mins until risen and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
EASY PUFF PASTRY CHEESE TWISTS RECIPE
These super easy puff pastry cheese twists make for the perfect snack or treat. They are also fantastic for lunch boxes as most kids will love them.
Provided by Gus
Categories Snacks
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 220°C (430°F)
- In a bowl, mix the shredded cheese, grated parmesan, garlic, salt, and oregano.
- Using a pastry brush, brush the beaten egg across the puff pastry.
- Place the cheese mix over half of the puff pastry sheet.
- Fold the pastry in half and brush with some beaten egg.
- Place the rest of the cheese mix over the half.
- Cut the pastry into 1 cm (1/2 inch) wide strips.
- Twist the strips slightly and place onto an oven tray lined with baking paper.
- Repeat until you have done all the strips.
- Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the twists with the egg.
- Place into the preheated oven and cook for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once golden browned, remove and allow to cool.
- Serve & Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 11.0 g, Calories 46.0 kcal, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 146 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g
CHEESY PESTO TWISTS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: puff pastry, fresh pesto, mozzarella cheese, egg, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese
Provided by Matthew Cullum
Categories Sides
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180°C).
- Roll out a sheet of puff pastry and spread the pesto evenly over it, leaving a small amount of room at the edges. Sprinkle over the mozzarella and place another sheet of puff pastry on top, making a sandwich.
- Cut into thin strips with a sharp knife. Grab both ends of each strip, press down firmly to seal the edges and twist.
- Transfer onto a baking tray lined with baking paper, and brush with beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle over the parmesan.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 1 gram
CHEESE TWIST CHRISTMAS TREE
Wow the guests at your next holiday party with this delicious, pull-apart Christmas tree appetizer. The combination of crispy, buttery, flaky puff pastry wrapped around cheese and pesto is a stellar combination. Serve as-is or alongside some spicy tomato sauce for dipping.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Christmas Appetizers
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with a silicone liner (such as Silpat®).
- Roll pastry into a 14-inch square, sprinkling with flour if necessary.
- Cut from the bottom corners up to the center top to make a triangle. Place the triangle on a prepared baking sheet and place in the refrigerator.
- Overlap the long edges of the 2 remaining pieces of pastry by about ½ inch to form a second triangle. Roll to flatten slightly. Place on the second prepared baking sheet and chill until needed.
- Remove the first triangle from the refrigerator. Lift the silicone liner and pastry off the pan and onto the counter. Trim about 1 ½ inches off the bottom of the triangle and cut a 2-inch piece from that strip. Tuck that piece under the triangle to make a trunk.
- Spread all but 1 to 2 tablespoons pesto sauce over the entire triangle, leaving ¼ inch exposed at the edges. Grate most of the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the pesto. Place the second pastry triangle over top; stretch and pull it to fit, and trim off any extra dough as needed. Lightly press the edges together to seal and pat over the whole surface of the dough.
- Use a pizza wheel to cut ¾-inch horizontal strips on one side of the tree going from the outside edge in to about ¼ to ½ inch from the center; leave the center part connected to form the trunk. As you move up the tree, it may be easier to place the pizza wheel at the trunk and cut out to the edge. Repeat on the other side, lining up the cuts with the first side.
- Lift up each strip and twist 3 to 4 times. As you get up to the shorter pieces near the top, twist as many times as you can, but don't worry if you can't twist the strips at the very top.
- Brush remaining pesto over the center of the tree and any other spots you feel need it. Transfer the silicone liner back onto a baking sheet. Grate remaining cheese over top.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until pastry is fully cooked and well browned, 30 to 35 minutes; do not undercook.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 316.4 mg
CHEESY PESTO ROLL WREATH (CHRISTMAS WREATH APPETIZER)
This savory appetizer is great to eat as a bite on its own or spread onto crackers. You can add fresh rosemary sprigs and cherry tomatoes to make the wreath even more festive.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Christmas Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a 5-inch circle on the center of the parchment paper.
- Open both cans of dough and separate crescents into 16 triangles. Arrange the triangles on the prepared baking sheet the flat edges lined up and overlapping along the 5-inch circle and the points facing outward; it will resemble a sunburst.
- Combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and 6 tablespoons pesto in a bowl. Mix until well combined, then spread around the center of the ring of crescent dough.
- Wrap each dough triangle up over filling and tucking it under the bottom to secure. Repeat around the entire ring. Brush remaining 2 tablespoons pesto on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the dough is golden brown and cooked, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Slice into individually portioned rings, but keep all the rings in place in the shape of a wreath. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 488.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CHEESY PESTO TWISTS
Make and share this Cheesy Pesto Twists recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MrsSPheonix
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 30 twists
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place one sheet of pastry on counter.
- Spread with pesto and sprinkle on cheeses.
- Place second sheet of pastry on top and press firmly to seal.
- Cut into 2cm strips.
- Twist each strip 2 or 3 times& place on greased oven tray.
- Bake at 220C 10mins or until golden.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Tips:
- Use strong flavors to create a dynamic taste experience.
- Consider adding protein or vegetables to the pesto for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Use a pizza cutter to easily cut the dough into strips.
- Brush the twists with olive oil before baking to ensure a golden-brown crust.
- Keep an eye on the twists while baking to prevent overcooking.
- Let the twists cool slightly before serving for the best flavor and texture.
- Serve the twists with your favorite dipping sauce for a fun and tasty treat.
Conclusion:
These Cheesy Pesto Twists are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their combination of crispy dough, flavorful pesto, and gooey cheese, these twists are sure to be a hit at any party or gathering. The best part is that they are incredibly easy to make, requiring only a few simple ingredients and a bit of time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy treat, give these Cheesy Pesto Twists a try. You won't be disappointed!
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