Description
These Pumpkin Puff Pastry Twists are a delicious and easy fall treat, combining flaky pastry with a rich pumpkin filling and topped with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Large egg
Water
Puff pastry
Canned plain pumpkin
Granulated sugar
Pumpkin pie spice
Coarse sugar (optional)
Powdered sugar
Milk (for glaze)
Vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the large egg and water until well combined.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut them into strips.
- In another bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, granulated sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of the pumpkin mixture onto half of each pastry strip, then fold the other half over to create a pocket.
- Twist each pastry strip and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm pastries once they are out of the oven. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, you can mix in chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the pumpkin filling.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Puff Pastry Twists, pumpkin dessert, fall treats, baked pastries