Description
These Pesto Mozzarella Twists are a quick and delicious appetizer or snack made with puff pastry, fresh pesto, and melty mozzarella cheese. Perfect for parties or a savory treat anytime.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup Gotham Greens Pesto
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour your surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet into a rectangle.
- Spread Gotham Greens Pesto evenly over half of the puff pastry.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto.
- Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the pesto and cheese layer to sandwich it.
- Cut into strips about 1 inch wide using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Twist each strip several times and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each twist with beaten egg to give a golden finish.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought puff pastry for convenience.
- You can substitute with other cheeses like parmesan or provolone.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Great as an appetizer or party snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
