Description
Enjoy the flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Twist Pastries made with puff pastry, pumpkin puree, and warm spices. These sweet treats are perfect for brunch, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Optional Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Mix Pumpkin Filling: Combine pumpkin purée, brown sugar, spices, and vanilla. Spread over pastry.
- Prepare Twists: Fold pastry, slice into strips, twist, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle sugar, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over twists.
Notes
- Keep puff pastry cold for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
