Prosciutto Cheese Twists

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Made with just a few ingredients, these cheese twists feature prosciutto and parmesan for a party appetizer that’s an instant hit.

I love hosting parties, and with hosting comes the responsibility of ensuring there is plenty of food for everyone. Honestly I always tend to make too much, but I definitely don’t want to run out!

Puff pastry is a great tool for making quick and easy recipes, and appetizers are no different. What’s not to love about layers of flaky, buttery dough?

These cheese twists have parmesan and prosciutto for a flaky, savory bite that helps balance out all of those party sweets. 

They’re truly one of the easiest appetizers to make!

Ingredients for cheese twists

You only need a few ingredients for these!

• Puff pastry
• Prosciutto
• Freshly grated parmesan
• Black pepper
• Optional egg

For the puff pastry, make sure it is thawed in advance of when you want to make this recipe. Some puff pastry brands are found along with the premade doughs, but oftentimes they are located along with the frozen desserts at the grocery store.

Any brand will work, but thawing is essential! I recommend popping it into the refrigerator the night before you want to make these twists.

How to make this recipe

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Carefully unroll the puff pastry, leaving it on the paper. Gently roll out to about 12 inches by 10 inches.

Lay prosciutto across the puff pastry. You can either lay it on half, or all the way across. It just depends on how meaty you want these twists to be!

Sprinkle the parmesan evenly over the prosciutto, then add a few cracks of black pepper.

Fold over the puff pastry from the short edge so you now have a rectangle approximately 6 inches by 10 inches. Press together gently.

Optional: Brush with a beaten egg.

Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into half-inch strips. Twist each strip, making sure to press the non-folded edge of the pastry together to seal. Set on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe suggestions

Instead of parmesan, you can also make this recipe with softened cream cheese or fresh chevre. Spread it onto the puff pastry before placing the prosciutto.

Another great variation is to add your favorite jam, jelly, or even caramelized onions. If adding wet ingredients, make sure to only place on half of the puff pastry, leaving the top half empty to fold over. Some of the jam might ooze out when cutting and twisting, but that’s OK!

Enjoy these twists for your next party!