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Pesto Parmesan Puff Pastry Twists

Puff pastry is buttery and is layered with Parmesan and pesto. Then it's twisted and baked to a golden color.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 0.33 cup pesto
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 egg beaten

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Spread pesto over the puff pastry and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  3. Fold the pastry in half, then cut into long strips.
  4. Twist each strip a few times and lay on the baking sheet.
  5. Brush with beaten egg and bake 12-15 minutes until puffed and golden.
  6. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Press the ends down firmly so the twists hold their shape while baking.