Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Twist Pastries. A perfect blend of pumpkin, warm spices, and flaky puff pastry, these twists are a treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Filling:
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Pumpkin Filling: In a small bowl, mix pumpkin purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle, spread pumpkin mixture, place another pastry sheet on top, and cut into strips.
- Twist and Bake: Twist each strip, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Enjoy: Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- You can add cream cheese to the filling for extra richness.
- Best enjoyed warm and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven to crisp up before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
