Ontario Cheese & Prosciutto Pastry Twists
These addictive Cheese & Prosciutto Pastry Twists are the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. The flavour combinations of the rich, nutty local Gruyère cheese and the saltiness of the prosciutto are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Instructions
- StepLine 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- StepIn a bowl, toss together gruyere and pepper.
- StepUsing 1 pastry sheet at a time, unroll onto floured work surface. Brush generously with some of the egg. Sprinkle half of the pastry evenly with half of the cheese mixture; pressing down lightly. Top with half of the prosciutto strips. Sprinkle with some of the thyme leaves. Fold uncovered half of pastry over top of prosciutto and roll gently to flatten.
- StepWith a pizza cutter or sharp chef’s knife, cut the pastry into 12 strips. Twist each into a corkscrew shape; arrange about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the parchment paper. Press the ends down on the paper. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- StepCover with plastic wrap and freeze; layer with waxed paper in airtight containers and freeze for up to 2 weeks. Bake from frozen.)
- StepBrush twists with some of the egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 1 sheet at a time, in preheated 400°F (200°C) oven about 15 minutes until golden. Let cool on racks.
