Friday, June 5, 2009

Cheesy Bell Pepper Swirls..little drops from heaven

I was planning to make these from a very long time but never got around to it. Finally I made them yesterday night and they came out like small drops from heaven, the crust was flaky and crunchy with cheesy bell peppers spiced with jalepenos,basil and chilli sauce....oh my just writing the post made me hungry. I had first seen these here, but the filling used was spinach and cheese, though the reviews were great, i was skeptical of the combination, me not a big fan of spinach or cheese, plus i dont like using frozen spinach, and i didnt have any fresh ones in hand. On the other hand i had lots of bell peppers, i always have them, thats the only veggie which is always available in my fridge. I created my own stuffing and it turned out to be perfect.
For the crust i had bought these small pastry puff sheets thought it would be easier with them, no kneading, rolling or cutting required but fate had something else planned for me!!!!! After coming back from office, i removed the pastry puffs from freezer to get them to room temperature and i started working on my stuffing. Stuffing really didnt take much time, was ready in 10 mins. It was written on the pastry puff packed to keep them at room temperature for about 40 mins so still 30 mins to go. Oh well i felt like taking a short nap but again fate ditched and sent some visitors uffff... These days i get lots of visitors coming in to view my apartment as i will be vacating the same in few months. A couple came yesterday from france and the worst part both didnt know english, only the wife could speak tits and bits of english words, I myself being expert in french with knowing only words like Merci, Bonjour didnt make the task easier :( The only words common between us was "OK", it was so tedious to try to make them understand using sign language, in normal circumstances it wouldnt take not more than 15 mins but with them it took me almost an hour to show around the house and explain the details. Between completely forgot about the pastry puff sheets!!!! i thought the sheets would probably be seperated with a parchment paper but to my horror they all were stick together so much for the easier way!!!! Ah but do i look like i'll give up on some stupid pastry puff sheets? nah...so here's what i did, i rolled the entire thing into one big dough, divided into 4 equal balls , rolled and cut them into rectangles and this way made my own pastry puff sheets!!! of course not entirely from scratch but did save a disaster from happening :) If you are a cheese and bell pepper fan..you ve got to try this even if you are not may be you'll become one after trying this :) its so simple and easy to make and yet tastes heavenly..i can go on and on for these :) I liked them so much that i'll probably keep them as one of the starter items in my wedding/engagement party.....ah naaa dont get any signals here...m still single and not ready to mingle, but doesnt hurt to plan right? Ah i think i have bored you guys a lot today, oh before i forget sending these to AFAM-Bell Peppers guest hosted by my dear friend Priya, mastermind of Maheshwari. Also sending these to BSI:Bell Peppers hosted this week by Jenn of Bread + Butter
Ingredients: 4 pastry puff sheets thawed* 1 big red bell pepper chopped finely 1 big yellow bell pepper chopped finely 2 spring onions with their greens chopped finely 2 medium jalepenos chopped (I like spicy) 1/2 cup grated cheese 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp red chillie paste 1/2 tsp black pepper powder (optional) 1/2 tsp dry basil powder 1/2 tsp sugar (optional) Salt to taste Procedure:
  • Preheat the oven at 200 degrees C.
  • In a sauce pan, heat olive oil, add in bell peppers, jalepenos, basil, spring onions, salt, pepper, sugar,red chilli paste and saute for 5 mins. You dont want to cook them mushy.
  • Take a pastry puff sheet onto lightly floured surface, spread the bell pepper stuffing leaving little space on the sides. Top it with grated cheese and fold the sheet carefully into a tight roll sticking the sides together with little water if required.
  • Cut 1/2 inch slices of the roll. Similarly stuff and roll the other 3 pastry sheets as well and cut them into slices.
  • I have used my pizza dish to bake the swirls, you can use the normal baking dish.
  • Line the baking dish with a parchment paper or foil and bake them for 20 to 30 mins or until light brown.
*Please Note: Number of pastry sheets may vary depending upon the size of the pastry sheets. Baking time may also vary , in the original recipe its mentioned to bake for 15 mins, but mine took more than 30 mins.

52 comments:

  1. Wow those swirls look sooo tempting!! Definitely looks like they came from the heaven :)

    Thanks for dropping by! You have a nice blog!!

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  2. Very tempting swirls-reminds me of the mushroom and capsicum cheese rolls that I used to eat back in B'lore!!

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  3. Wow swirls are looking damn tempting dear.. so so good ... and i already sent 3 recipes for ravishing rice event i will send this too.Thank you so much

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  4. Swirls look so tempting Parita... just feel like having them all :)

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  5. Hi parita..swrils so tempting,lookin very yummy n colorful!!

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  6. Snack time here, love to have this for snack.

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  7. Wooow Parita...these swirls looks damn delicious..they turned out really very pefect...feel lik having rite now!!!Thanks alot for sending to AFAM!!

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  8. Cute, delicious cheesy beel pepper swirls! Looks awesome! Perfect entry for the events!

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  9. Trust me, I was in splits reaadin abt the conversation bwn u and ur visitors. The little drops from heaven look heavenly ( pun intended). I got to learn a lot from u gal.

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  10. This is a very good quick and simple dish that would well at parties or large gatherings.

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  11. wow!!! soooo tempting ...good work

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  12. wow! yummy! looking soo delicious uicy juicy :)

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  13. These look great. This would be something I eat more than one of. =)

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  14. This is a great snack idea! love the filling color :) Looks so yumm!

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  15. I love anything with puff pastry sheets..this recipe is a keeper...buttery, cheesy, and delicious :)

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  16. I make something quite similar, these are fantastic for parties, and so tasty!!

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  17. Wonderful post Parita...perfect and delicious looking snacks...colourful swirls.

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  18. so easy to put together,lovely swirls:)

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  19. This is making me very hungry now....some serious baking huh?...looks so yum

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  20. These look and sound awesome! :-)

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  21. Swirl's Look's Coulourfull. Healthy Swirl!

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  22. Parii..wow! dearie .looks fantabulous .. ..Thanks for sharing .. :) Have a nice weekend

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  23. Parii..wow! dearie .looks fantabulous .. ..Thanks for sharing .. :) Have a nice weekend

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  24. Swirls look colorful! I have tried spincah cheese swirls with puff pastry. You can play with puff pastry to make great appetizers right? They look too good!

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  25. very tempting Parita and a perfect click

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  26. wowww...very tempting..looks yummyyy!!!

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  27. Swirls look beautiful.. definitely heaven sent!!

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  28. These look yummy :)
    Great job on the presentation, and amazing picture. Your photography skills have really improved :D

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  29. Great pastry dish with bell peppers..looks yum...

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  30. Wow those swirls look sooo marvellous....

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  31. Goodness, I wish I was having these for dinner tonight. They look and sound fantastic. Glad you were able to salvage the puff pastry :)

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  32. Oh my, such a glorious dish!! Your photos are gorgeous! I'm very impressed with your puff pastry improvisation, too - bravo!!

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  33. Yes they do look like small drops from heaven.They look yummy and delicious.

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  34. Oh my gosh, what a wonderful delight is this...awesome recipe. Great work buddy.

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  35. looks like tempting one .... pictures are wonderful parita ...

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  36. what a gr8 snack! would love to try them ! i understand the French.. as i had stayed for more than a year in Paris and now staying in a francophone country ! bravo !

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  37. looks delicious this one is in my to do list will try soon.

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  38. Gosh these look absolutely delicious! I love jalapenos and this post is making me crave for these right now!

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  39. they look so tempting and delciious..

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  40. Truly said.... looks like Drops of Heaven !!! They looks so perfect .... great starters !! :-)

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  41. Wonderful Starter..Really looks like a pieces from heaven...Wonderful idea of adding bell pepper instead of spinach and cheese..

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  42. oh these look delicious! yummy i have to try them :)

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  43. Congrats!! The swirls look really delicious.

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  44. Looks toooooooo yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.. really cant resist.. badly wanna have.. will try it soon.. :) You rock.. :)

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  45. Congrats on winner the BSI Bell Pepper challenge!!

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  46. Pastry puffs are magic, stuck or not:-) These are indeed drops of heaven. What a lovely thing! would be awesome for a party.

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  47. they look so delicious..., they look very yummy..., never tried this! must give it a try!

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  48. finding difficult to post here.....yeah please send me the recipe...i'll tryn tell you.

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  49. Hey Parita..congrats on winning the BSI challenge! Keep rocking :) I love to try out this recipe some time!

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  50. Hey Parita! I tried these and took it to an Outing with friends and everyone loved it! I just made a couple of changes :-) Thanks for the lovely recipe :-)

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  51. they look soo lovely..and tastyy....hmmm

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