1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Cheese Blend:
   • In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cheddar and grated parmesan cheeses.
3. Roll Out Pastry:
   • On a clean work surface, sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cheese blend.
   • Place one sheet of puff pastry over the cheese and sprinkle another 1/4 cup of the cheese blend.
   • Use a rolling pin to gently press the cheese into the pastry.
   • Roll the pastry into a 10-by-14-inch rectangle.
   • Repeat this process with the second sheet of puff pastry and the remaining cheese blend.
4. Assemble the Twists:
   • Brush the surface of one puff pastry sheet with the lightly beaten egg.
   • Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the first, egg-wash side down.
   • Brush the top sheet with apple butter, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
   • Sprinkle with the remaining cheese blend and chopped thyme.
   • Press the two layers gently together and chill the assembled pastry in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes.
5. Cut and Twist the Pastry:
   • Transfer the chilled pastry to a cutting board.
   • Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 3/4-inch wide strips.
   • Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 1 inch apart.
   • Pinch the ends of each strip to seal them and twist each strip in opposite directions to create a spiral shape.
   • If any twists begin to untwist, gently press the ends into the parchment.
   • Refrigerate the twists for another 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes.
6. Bake the Twists:
   • Brush the chilled twists with the remaining beaten egg.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the twists are golden brown and crisp.
7. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the twists to cool on a wire rack.
   • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tip:

• Freeze unbaked, assembled twists until solid. Then, transfer them to a freezer bag and store for up to 1 month. When ready to bake, bake from frozen and add a few extra minutes to the baking time.