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Blue Cheese Walnut and Thyme Pull-Apart Puff Pastry Twirl

A golden, flaky puff pastry filled with creamy blue cheese, walnuts, and thyme — a show-stopping pull-apart appetizer perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: European, French
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry Twirl
  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed if frozen
  • 4 oz blue cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tbsp honey optional, for drizzling
  • 1 tbsp butter melted, for brushing
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix blue cheese, walnuts, thyme, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Roll out puff pastry and spread filling evenly, leaving ½ inch edge.
  4. Top with second pastry sheet, cut into a circle, and slice 16 strips around a center glass.
  5. Twist each strip 2–3 times, brush with egg and butter, and bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
  6. Sprinkle with thyme, drizzle with honey, and serve warm.

Notes

Work quickly with cold pastry for best rise and flakiness.