Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Twist Pastries. A perfect combination of flaky puff pastry filled with a spiced pumpkin mixture, these twists are a must-try dessert for the season.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Filling:
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional topping)
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: Mix the pumpkin purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until smooth.
- Assemble the pastries: Roll out the puff pastry, spread the pumpkin mixture, layer a second sheet, slice into strips, twist, place on the baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash: Brush the twists with beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- You can customize by adding mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans to the filling for extra flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
