Description
These Pumpkin Twist Pastries are a delightful fall dessert featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a spiced pumpkin mixture. Easy to make and perfect for serving warm or at room temperature, they offer a delightful blend of sweet pumpkin and aromatic spices with a crisp, golden finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
Filling
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Mix pumpkin filling: In a small bowl, combine the canned pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Roll and cut puff pastry: Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Gently roll it out to form a 10×12-inch rectangle. Cut the pastry in half lengthwise to create two equal rectangles.
- Assemble layers: Spread the pumpkin filling evenly over one rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges. Place the second rectangle on top and gently press down to seal the edges together.
- Cut and twist strips: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the layered pastry into 1-inch wide strips. Twist each strip several times to form spiral shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each twist.
- Apply egg wash and sugar topping: Brush each twist generously with the beaten egg to help them brown beautifully. Sprinkle coarse sugar over the twists if desired for a crunchy topping.
- Bake the twists: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
- Cool and dust with powdered sugar: Remove the twists from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added richness, spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the puff pastry before adding the pumpkin filling.
- These pastries are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.