Here’s the full, detailed recipe for those flaky stuffed pastry twists 👇
🥐 Cheesy Stuffed Puff Pastry Twists (Baked)
📝 Ingredients
For the pastry:
- 1–2 sheets puff pastry (thawed but cold)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon or ham (chopped small)
- 1/4 cup finely diced bell peppers or onions
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or Italian seasoning
Egg wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
Optional topping:
- Grated parmesan
- Chopped parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper
2. Prepare filling
- In a bowl, mix:
- Cheese
- Bacon/ham
- Veggies
- Cream cheese (if using)
- Seasoning
3. Roll & cut pastry
- Lightly roll out puff pastry
- Cut into rectangles or long strips (about 2–3 inches wide)
4. Fill
- Spoon filling along the center of each strip
- Don’t overfill or it will leak
5. Fold & twist
- Fold dough over the filling (like sealing a pocket)
- Pinch edges lightly
- Gently twist each piece to create that spiral look
6. Egg wash
- Whisk egg + milk
- Brush over each twist
- Sprinkle parmesan if desired
7. Bake
- Bake for 15–20 minutes
- Until golden brown, puffed, and crispy
8. Finish
- Let cool slightly
- Sprinkle parsley and serve warm
🔥 Tips
- Keep pastry cold for best flakiness
- Use pre-cooked fillings only (raw meat won’t cook in time)
- Try variations: chicken + cheese, spinach + feta, or pepperoni + mozzarella
These come out super flaky outside, cheesy and melty inside—perfect for snacks, parties, or quick appetizers 🤤