Puff Pastry Cheese Twists: A Spoonful of Pudding Powder Keeps the Sweet Cheese Filling Inside

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) (conventional, top and bottom heat). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix the farmer's cheese with the granulated sugar and vanilla.

3. Add the whole egg and half a package of dry pudding powder. This is the key trick.

4. The pudding powder absorbs the extra moisture from the cheese and the egg.

5. Beat with a mixer or whisk until you have a smooth cream.

6. Unroll the first sheet of puff pastry. Spread the cheese cream evenly over it, leaving the edges free.

7. Cover with the second sheet of puff pastry and press down gently.

8. With a pizza cutter or knife, cut the rectangle in half lengthwise first.

9. Then cut crosswise strips about 1 inch (2 to 3 cm) wide. You get about 20 sticks.

10. Pick up each strip carefully at both ends and twist it into a spiral.

11. Place the twists on the lined baking sheet.

12. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with the tablespoon of milk and brush all the twists.

13. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes, until golden and crisp.

14. Let cool. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar.