Description
Craving a warm, flaky, and cozy fall treat? These **Pumpkin Pie Twists** are the answer! Made with buttery puff pastry and a lightly sweet pumpkin-spice filling, they bake into beautiful golden spirals dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or cozy fall snacks, this easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser with minimal prep. Ideal for brunch spreads, lunchbox snacks, or seasonal food ideas, these twists bring all the flavor of pumpkin pie — without the pie dish.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
0.5 cup pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons brown sugar
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
0.125 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry to smooth creases and slightly extend it.
4. Spread the pumpkin filling evenly over one half of the puff pastry, then fold the other half over the top.
5. Slice the pastry into 1-inch strips using a knife or pizza cutter.
6. Twist each strip a few times and place on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
7. Brush each twist with beaten egg for a golden finish.
8. Bake for 14–17 minutes or until golden and puffed.
9. Remove and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
10. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Make sure your puff pastry stays cold — if it gets too soft, chill it before baking.
Don’t overload with filling — a thin, even layer prevents oozing and soggy pastry.
Use parchment paper to keep cleanup easy and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie twists, fall dessert, easy pastry, pumpkin breakfast, pumpkin snacks