If you need the fastest puff pastry appetizer, here’s a super-quick, crowd-pleasing idea that takes under 20 minutes (including baking time!) using store-bought puff pastry:
🚀 Fastest Puff Pastry Appetizer: Parmesan & Prosciutto Twists
Ingredients:
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1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but cold)
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan (plus extra for sprinkling)
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4 slices prosciutto (or ham)
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
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1 egg (for egg wash, optional but gives shine)
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Black pepper & dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or everything bagel seasoning)
Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Unroll puff pastry, lightly brush with mustard (if using), then layer prosciutto and sprinkle Parmesan on top.
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Fold in half (like a book), press gently, then cut into 1-inch strips.
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Twist each strip 2-3 times, place on the tray, and brush with egg wash (or olive oil). Sprinkle extra Parmesan & herbs.
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Bake for 12-15 min until golden and puffed. Serve warm!
⚡ Even Faster Variations:
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Cheese & Jam: Skip the prosciutto, spread Brie + fig jam, fold, slice, and bake.
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Pesto & Mozzarella: Spread pesto, add shredded mozzarella, roll, slice into pinwheels, and bake.
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Cinnamon Sugar: Brush with melted butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, twist, and bake for a sweet version.
These take almost no prep and look fancy—perfect for last-minute guests! Want something even simpler? 😉