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Pumpkin Cheese Twists

Air Fryer Pumpkin Cheese Twists

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Nothing is better than a flaky and delicious pumpkin twist garnished with melted cheese and fresh spices; this makes an amazing treat for the entire family.

Ingredients 

Pumpkin Cheese Danish Ingredients:

  • 2 frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • ½ cup + 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella provolone mix
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flake
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Chopped parsley and green onion for garnish
  • Sliced almonds or chopped walnuts for garnish

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, pesto, cheeses, egg, and spices.
  • On a cutting board, lay one of the puff pastry sheets flat.
  • Spread the pumpkin mixture over the top of the pastry sheet covering the whole sheet. Gently pat down.
  • Lay the second puff pastry sheet on top of the pumpkin mixture and gently press down.
  • Cut into strips approx 1” wide.
  • Take one of the strips and twist it several times, then bring the two ends together and press into each
  • other to create a nest shape. Set aside.
  • Repeat step 6 until all of the strips have been made into nests.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the melted butter and Italian seasoning, then brush onto the tops of all of the nests.
  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer once it is done preheating.
  • Carefully lay the nests into the basket of your air fryer, trying to keep them about an inch apart.
  • Cook for 12-18 minutes until golden brown on top.
  • Take out of the air fryer and set on a cooling rack.
  • Top with chopped parsley or green onion and sliced almonds or walnuts.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container once cooled.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

Tips:
1.Add sliced almonds to the pumpkin mixture to give these an extra crunch!
2. These could easily be made in a conventional oven, cook at 350 for approx 20 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 282IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 0.3mg