Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Twist Pastries. A perfect blend of pumpkin spice, brown sugar, and vanilla tucked inside flaky puff pastry, these treats are a must-have for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Filling:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup canned pumpkin purée
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
- Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble the pastries: Roll out the puff pastry, spread filling, place the second pastry sheet, cut into strips, twist, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Optional glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then drizzle over cooled pastries.
Notes
- You can add chopped pecans or mini chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated in a low oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
