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Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Thyme Pull-Apart Puff Pastry Twirl

Savory pull-apart puff pastry with blue cheese, walnuts, and thyme, perfect for appetizers or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 4 oz blue cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Knife or pastry cutter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll puff pastry sheets to 10x12-inch rectangles. Brush lightly with olive oil.
  3. Evenly sprinkle blue cheese, walnuts, thyme, and black pepper over pastry.
  4. Roll the pastry into a log starting from one long edge. Slice into 1–1.5 inch thick pieces.
  5. Place slices cut-side up on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
  6. Brush tops with beaten egg.
  7. Bake 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  8. Cool slightly on wire rack before serving. Optional: drizzle with honey or fig jam.

Notes

Optional toppings: honey, fig jam, or balsamic glaze.