Easy Blackberry Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Twists (Print version)
Flaky puff pastry twists with creamy goat cheese and sweet blackberry jam. An easy 30-minute appetizer that looks fancy.
# Ingredients:
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1 sheet frozen puff pastry (about 8-10 oz / 225-280 g), thawed but cold
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4 oz (115 g) soft goat cheese, at room temperature
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1/3 cup (105 g) blackberry jam
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon water
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2 tablespoons coarse sugar (turbinado or demerara)
# Instructions:
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Combine the goat cheese and blackberry jam in a small bowl. Stir until streaky and marbled, not completely smooth.
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Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll gently to smooth the seams. Spread the filling evenly, leaving a 1/2-inch bare border along one long edge.
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Fold the pastry in half lengthwise over the filling. Press gently to seal the bare edge. Slice crosswise into 1/2-inch strips with a sharp knife or pizza wheel.
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Hold each strip by both ends and twist two to three times. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
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Beat the egg with water and brush over the twists. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18 to 22 minutes, until puffed and deep golden brown.
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Let rest on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack or serving platter.
# Good to know:
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Best served the same day they are baked.
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Twists can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before baking.