Bacon Wrapped Date and Goat Cheese Pastry Twist

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. 2. In a shallow bowl, combine the brown sugar, rosemary, chipotle, cayenne, salt, and pepper.3. Place both sheets of pastry on a lightly floured counter. Spread the goat cheese evenly over each sheet. Scatter the dates on top of the cheese. Fold the pastry in half, then cut each into 12 (1/2 inch) wide strips. Pinch the ends to seal, then gently twist each strip. 4. Wrap a piece of bacon around the twisted pastry, using 1-2 pieces of bacon per twist. Repeat with the remaining twists. Dredge the twist through the brown sugar mix, tossing to coat. Place the twists on the prepared baking sheet as you go.5. Bake for 30 to 50 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. My bacon took 40 minutes to cook. Start checking the twists at around 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature…though I love them warm!