Posted on Monday, March 6, 2023 in
Appetizer Recipes
Ham and Cheese Twists (Torcidos de Presunto Queijo)
This recipe for ham and cheese twists (receita de torcidos de presunto e queijo) makes a great and delicious flaky appetizer.
| Preparation time | 10 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 30 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
2 puff pastry (rectangular)70 grams of tomato paste (or sauce)150 grams of grated cheese60 grams of hamParsley (to taste)Pepper (to taste)1 egg
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Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Open the first puff pastry on the baking sheet already lined with parchment paper/butter paper.
- Spread the tomato paste (or sauce) over the entire surface of the pastry.
- Do the same with the cheese and parsley (finely chopped) and add the pieces of ham on top.
- Open and place the second puff pastry on top.
- Lengthwise, cut the dough in half. Cut into strips about 1.5 cm each wide.
- After cutting into strips, place 1 strip on top of the other. Each twist will contain 2 strips.
- Then make a slight pressure to leave a little sealed. Now twist the strips.
- Arrange the twists on the baking sheet and brush them with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20 minutes and enjoy.
Recipe & Photo Credit: pt.petitchef.com
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| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
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| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
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