Gruyere Candied Bacon Twists

Ingredients

• 1.5 sheet Puff Pastry (thawed, kept refrigerated until use)
• 12 slice Bacon (regular thickness, not thick-cut)
• 1 cup Gruyère Cheese (freshly grated)
• 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar (packed)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (coarsely cracked)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary (finely chopped needles)
• 1 Egg (beaten with 1 tsp water for egg wash)
• 1 teaspoon Water (mixed with egg for wash)

Instructions

1. Thaw Puff Pastry

   Remove the puff pastry from the freezer and let it thaw in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes until pliable.

   Time: PT10M

2. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat while you finish prep work.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 375°F

3. Make Sweet‑Pepper‑Herb Mix

   In a small mixing bowl combine brown sugar, coarsely cracked black pepper, and the finely chopped rosemary. Stir until evenly mixed.

   Time: PT5M

4. Grate Gruyère

   Grate the Gruyère cheese using a fine grater into a separate bowl.

   Time: PT5M

5. Roll Out Pastry

   Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll the thawed puff pastry sheet to a slightly thinner thickness, about 1/8 inch.

   Time: PT5M

6. Add Cheese

   Evenly sprinkle the grated Gruyère over the rolled pastry and gently press it into the dough.

   Time: PT3M

7. Cut Strips

   Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into 1‑inch wide strips lengthwise.

   Time: PT5M

8. Wrap Bacon

   Place a slice of bacon on each strip, then roll the pastry around the bacon and twist the ends to secure.

   Time: PT10M

9. Arrange and Egg Wash

   Set a wire rack over a baking sheet. Place the twists on the rack, then brush the exposed pastry with the beaten egg‑water mixture.

   Time: PT5M

10. Bake

    Bake the twists in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.

    Time: PT25M

    Temperature: 375°F

11. Cool Slightly on Rack

    Remove the rack from the oven and transfer the hot twists to a cooling rack while still warm to prevent them from sticking to the wire.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

320

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

0.5 g