Easy Pumpkin Pie Twists
Delightful pumpkin pie twists that combine the creamy flavor of pumpkin pie with flaky pastry, perfect for a cozy fall treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9-12 twists 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Thaw puff pastry if frozen, about 30 minutes before use.
- Prepare the filling by mixing pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the pastry into strips about 2 inches wide.
- Spread a spoonful of pumpkin filling in the center of each strip.
- Twist the pastry around the filling and seal the edges gently.
- Brush each twist with beaten egg and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and enjoy with apple cider or coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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