Jalapeño Popper Puff Pastry Twists

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Fry bacon until crispy.
  2. 2Fry bacon until crispy.
  3. 3Fry bacon until crispy.
  4. 4Lay out the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. 5Lay out the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. 6Lay out the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. 7Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the puff pastry.
  8. 8Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the puff pastry.
  9. 9Spread a thin layer of cream cheese over the puff pastry.
  10. 10Slice the jalapeños and remove the seeds if desired.
  11. 11Slice the jalapeños and remove the seeds if desired.
  12. 12Slice the jalapeños and remove the seeds if desired.
  13. 13Place the sliced jalapeños on half of the puff pastry sheet.
  14. 14Place the sliced jalapeños on half of the puff pastry sheet.
  15. 15Place the sliced jalapeños on half of the puff pastry sheet.
  16. 16Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces.
  17. 17Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces.
  18. 18Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces.
  19. 19Sprinkle the bacon over the jalapeños.
  20. 20Sprinkle the bacon over the jalapeños.
  21. 21Sprinkle the bacon over the jalapeños.
  22. 22Grate cheddar cheese over the bacon and jalapeños.
  23. 23Grate cheddar cheese over the bacon and jalapeños.
  24. 24Grate cheddar cheese over the bacon and jalapeños.
  25. 25Fold the other half of the puff pastry sheet over the filling.
  26. 26Fold the other half of the puff pastry sheet over the filling.
  27. 27Fold the other half of the puff pastry sheet over the filling.
  28. 28Press down the edges of the pastry to seal.
  29. 29Press down the edges of the pastry to seal.
  30. 30Press down the edges of the pastry to seal.
  31. 31Cut the filled pastry into strips.
  32. 32Cut the filled pastry into strips.
  33. 33Cut the filled pastry into strips.
  34. 34Twist each strip.
  35. 35Twist each strip.
  36. 36Twist each strip.
  37. 37Brush the tops of the twisted pastries with egg wash.
  38. 38Brush the tops of the twisted pastries with egg wash.
  39. 39Brush the tops of the twisted pastries with egg wash.
  40. 40Grate a little more cheddar cheese over the tops for crispy bits.
  41. 41Grate a little more cheddar cheese over the tops for crispy bits.
  42. 42Grate a little more cheddar cheese over the tops for crispy bits.
  43. 43Bake in the oven.
  44. 44Bake in the oven.
  45. 45Bake in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 5 jalapeños
  • 5 jalapeños
  • 5 jalapeños
  • 6 oz room temperature cream cheese
  • 6 oz room temperature cream cheese
  • 6 oz room temperature cream cheese
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 8 slices bacon
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • egg wash
  • egg wash
  • egg wash

Equipment

panknifebaking traygraterpastry brush

Tips

  • Remove seeds from jalapeños if you prefer less spice.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese for easier spreading.
  • Bake at 400°F/200°C for 15 minutes.