Description
These Jalapeno Popper Twists are the perfect blend of creamy cheese, spicy jalapeños, and buttery puff pastry. Easy, irresistible, and ideal for parties, game days, or snack cravings—they bake up golden, flaky, and delicious every time.
Ingredients
For the Twists
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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2–3 tablespoons sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled; adjust to heat preference)
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
or 2 tbsp milk for brushing
For Serving
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½ cup ranch dressing
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½ cup sriracha mayo
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½ cup honey mustard
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, and garlic powder until smooth.
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Roll out puff pastry to ¼-inch thickness. Slice into 2-inch-wide strips.
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Spoon filling onto one half of each strip. Fold over and lightly press.
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Twist each filled strip several times to create a spiral shape.
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Place twists on the baking sheet and brush with egg wash (or milk).
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Bake 15–20 minutes, until puffed, golden, and fragrant.
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Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
For extra heat, use fresh jalapeños or add a pinch of cayenne to the filling.
Keep puff pastry cold for easier twisting and a flakier bake.
These twists reheat well in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg