Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Pastry Twists, featuring a perfect blend of sweet blackberry jam and creamy goat cheese. These flaky pastries, topped with a zesty lemon-thyme sugar, are a versatile treat that can be served as appetizers or desserts at any gathering. Their elegant twisted shape not only impresses guests but also guarantees an explosion of flavor in every bite. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these pastry twists are sure to become a favorite for your next party or special occasion.
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
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackberry Jam: In a saucepan, combine blackberries, water, lemon juice, and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 20-30 minutes until thickened, then cool.
- Thaw Puff Pastry: Let puff pastry sheets thaw at room temperature for 20-25 minutes; then roll them out into rectangles.
- Assemble Twists: Spread cooled blackberry jam and crumbled goat cheese on each pastry sheet. Cut into strips, fold in half, and twist gently.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place twists on parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with lemon-thyme sugar, and bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers/Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg