Easy Pumpkin Pie Twists
Delightful pastries combining flaky pastry with rich, spiced pumpkin filling, perfect for fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry (1 sheet)
- Pumpkin Puree (1 cup)
- Brown Sugar (1/2 cup)
- Cinnamon (1 tablespoon)
- Nutmeg (1 teaspoon)
- Ginger (1/2 teaspoon)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Egg (1, beaten)
- Powdered Sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out your puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Mix the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract together.
- Cut the puff pastry into rectangles (about 4 inches by 6 inches).
- Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each rectangle.
- Fold the pastry over the filling, sealing the edges by pressing with a fork.
- Brush the tops of your twists with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Pop them into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Let them cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Great served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Customize with nuts or chocolate drizzle for extra fun.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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