Description
Pumpkin twists weave seasonal magic into classic pastry perfection. Warm spices and golden dough invite fall comfort, promising a delightful journey through comforting flavors you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup (240 ml) pumpkin puree
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Craft a velvety pumpkin mixture by blending puree with sugars, warming spices, and aromatic vanilla until silky smooth. Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to enhance flavor intensity.
- Generously dust work surface with flour. Carefully stretch pastry sheets to approximately 10-12 inches, creating an even rectangular canvas. Slice each sheet into 6 precise rectangular sections.
- Position a generous dollop of chilled pumpkin filling onto each pastry rectangle. Delicately fold pastry over filling, crimping edges to seal completely. Gently twist each pastry segment to create elegant spiraled shapes.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Lavishly brush pastry twists with egg wash, ensuring a glossy golden exterior. Transfer twisted pastries onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, monitoring until pastries transform into rich amber-brown delicacies with crisp, flaky edges. Remove from oven and allow brief cooling period.
- Serve these aromatic autumn treats while warmth lingers, inviting delightful seasonal indulgence.
Notes
- Chill the pumpkin filling thoroughly to enhance its rich, spicy flavor and make spreading easier.
- Use cold puff pastry straight from the refrigerator to ensure crisp, flaky layers during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional puff pastry with gluten-free puff pastry or phyllo dough alternatives.
- Experiment with warming spices like cardamom or ginger to add depth and complexity to the classic pumpkin profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg