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Apple Brie Puff Pastry Twists with Honey and Walnuts

Apple Brie puff pastry twists combine tender cinnamon apples and creamy Brie inside crisp, flaky pastry. Baked until deep golden brown, they’re finished with honey and chopped walnuts for a sweet-savory appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the twists
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 apple medium, peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.125 tsp salt
  • 1 sheet (8.5 oz) frozen puff pastry thawed but cold
  • 4 oz Brie cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tbsp water
For the topping
  • 0.33 cup walnuts chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey

Equipment

  • 1 small skillet
  • 1 large baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt; cook, stirring often, until the apple is softened and the pan is nearly dry, 4–6 minutes.
  3. Transfer the apple mixture to a plate and cool completely.
  4. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  5. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Roll the puff pastry into a 10x12-inch rectangle on the parchment.
  7. Spread the cooled apple mixture over one 10x6-inch half of the pastry.
  8. Scatter the Brie over the apple.
  9. Fold the uncovered half of the pastry over the filling and gently press the edges to seal.
  10. Cut crosswise into 8 equal strips.
  11. Twist each strip 2–3 times and space them on the baking sheet.
  12. Beat the egg with the water.
  13. Brush the egg mixture over the twists.
  14. Bake until puffed and deep golden brown, 16–20 minutes.
  15. Let the twists rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  16. Drizzle with honey.
  17. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Notes

Keep the puff pastry cold while working so the twists bake up flaky. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze baked twists for up to 1 month and reheat until crisp. For a gluten-free variation, use gluten-free puff pastry.