Jalapeño Popper Puff Pastry Twists
Jalapeño popper puff pastry twists are bold, cheesy party snacks with all the flavor of a classic jalapeño popper—cream cheese, cheddar, spicy jalapeños—wrapped in flaky puff pastry and twisted into irresistible spirals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 twists
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American party food
Ingredients
- Puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Pickled jalapeños (chopped) or fresh jalapeños (finely diced)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and pepper
- Egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: green onions or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet. On one half of the pastry, spread the cheese‑jalapeño filling evenly.
- Fold the bare half of the pastry over the filled half and press lightly to seal.
- Cut the filled pastry into strips (about 1/2 inch wide), then twist each strip a few times and place on the baking sheet.
- Brush each twist with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then garnish with chopped green onions or chives if desired.
Notes
- You can swap cheddar for pepper jack or mozzarella for a milder or different cheese profile.
- For extra heat, use fresh jalapeños with seeds or add chili flakes.
- Assemble ahead and refrigerate unbaked twists, then bake just before serving.
- To freeze: freeze unbaked twists on a tray, then bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the bake time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
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