Pastry Twists
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Pastry Twists, where flaky puff pastry meets a luscious blackberry filling and creamy goat cheese. These elegant treats are perfect for gatherings, brunches, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth any day of the week. With a sprinkle of lemon-thyme sugar on top, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that will impress friends and family alike. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, these pastries quickly become a favorite in any kitchen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 pastry twists 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 2 cups blackberries
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¾ cup sugar
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 2 lemons, zested
- 4 teaspoons raw sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the blackberry jam: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blackberries, water, lemon juice, and sugar. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until thickened. Smash gently with a fork and let cool.
- Thaw and roll out puff pastry: Allow the sheets to thaw at room temperature for about 20-25 minutes. Roll each sheet into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Assemble the twists: Spread half of the goat cheese over one sheet, followed by half of the blackberry jam. Cut into strips, fold each strip in half lengthwise, and twist gently.
- Bake: Brush with an egg wash made from whisking one egg and sprinkle with lemon-thyme sugar mixture. Bake at 400°F for about 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry twist (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://tastemakerrecipes.com/pastry-twists/