Cashew and Walnut Pesto Twists

Name: Cashew and Walnut Pesto Twists
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 sheets puff pastry; 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 40 grams parmesan; 1 beaten egg; Pesto; 2 cups Superb Herb Basil leaves; ¼ cup FreshLife Natural Cashews; ¼ cup FreshLife Californian Walnuts; 2 cloves garlic; ¼ cup grated parmesan; Juice half 1 lemon; Olive oil; Salt; Pepper

Pesto twists on a black plate on a wooden board

We love entertaining and these pesto twists are the perfect addition to any party platter. Swap the filling and experiment with sweet spreads for a fun twist on these twists!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Appetiser, Snack

Ingredients

2 sheets puff pastry
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
40 grams parmesan
1 beaten egg
Pesto
2 cups Superb Herb Basil leaves
¼ cup FreshLife Natural Cashews
¼ cup FreshLife Californian Walnuts
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup grated parmesan
Juice half 1 lemon
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

In a blender, add the FreshLife walnuts, cashews, parmesan cheese, Superb Herb basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blitz for 30 seconds scraping down the sides for an even mix. Add a splash of olive oil & blitz again. Set aside.
Roll out one sheet of pastry on a clean surface. Spread the pesto all over leaving a small gap around the edges. Sprinkle over the mozzarella cheese. Place the other sheet of pastry on top.
Using a sharp knife, cut vertical strips. Pinch the ends together and twist.
Transfer to a lined baking tray. Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle over the parmesan cheese.
Place into the oven & cook to the instructions of the pastry packet.
Bake for 20 -25 minutes at 190 °C until golden brown.
Serve on their own or with your favourite dip.