160g (2 cups) finely grated cheeseparmesan or hard cheddar
2sheetspuff pastrydefrosted
Instructions
Line 2 flat baking trays with baking paper and set aside.
Sprinkle some of the grated cheese (approximately ⅙th of the cheese) onto a chopping board or bench.
Place one of the puff pastry sheets on top of the cheese (leave the plastic backing facing upwards).
Use a rolling pin to roll the pastry out onto the sprinkled cheese. Remove the plastic backing and discard. Lift the pastry sheet up and sprinkle another ⅙th of the cheese onto the board. Turn the pastry sheet over and place it onto the cheese.
Use the rolling pin to roll the pastry out again.
Fold the pastry in half and sprinkle with extra ⅙th grated cheese.
Roll the pastry out until it's very thin (approximately half a centimetre).
Cut the sheet into 10 long strips.
Create the twists by turning the ends of the pastry strips in opposite directions. Place onto the prepared trays. Repeat with the remaining cheese and pastry sheet.Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees celsius (fan forced).
Bake the cheese twists for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crunchy.
Notes
RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
Chilling the pastry ensures that it puffs up beautifully when baked.
Make sure the oven is preheated to the correct temperature before placing the cheese twists in to bake.
Cheese twists will firm upon cooling.
Best served while warm on the day of cooking, however, they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.