Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of pumpkin with these Pumpkin Twist Pastries. These flaky treats are filled with a luscious pumpkin spice mixture, baked to golden perfection, and can be enjoyed with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of cream cheese glaze. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
Pumpkin Twist Pastries:
- 1 sheet 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
- pinch of salt
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
For Serving (Optional):
- powdered sugar
- cream cheese glaze or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Pumpkin Filling: Mix together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the Pastries: Roll out the puff pastry, spread the pumpkin mixture on half, fold over, and cut into strips. Twist the strips and place on the baking sheet.
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk together egg and milk, then brush over the twists.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pumpkin pie filling for a sweeter twist.
- Best served warm and can be reheated in the oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
