Easy Puffed Pumpkin Pastry Twists
Puffed Pumpkin Pastry Twists are simple to make yet, look so elegant and divine. Made with simple ingredients for a most delectable dessert anytime. You'll wow your family and friends at holiday time. Bake one up soon and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 boxes puffed pastry sheets
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp cold water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp kosher or sea salt
Instructions
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Remove puff pastry from packaging and allow to thaw
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, sugars, vanilla, and salt
Set aside
In a small bowl, mix together the egg and cold water
Set aside
Place a sheet of puff pastry onto a piece of parchment paper
Spread about 1/4 C of the pumpkin mixture onto the puff pastry sheet
Roll the puff pastry sheet into a log
Using a sharp knife, cut down the center of the puff pastry sheet, leaving 1 1/2 inch not cut at the top
Twist the two pieces into a braid by folding them over each other
Twist the pastry into a circle and connect the ends by pressing them together
Place onto cookie sheet
Repeat steps with remaining pastry sheets
Brush egg mixture onto each pumpkin twist
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until golden brown
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before enjoying.