Easy Pumpkin Pie Twists
A delightful twist on traditional pumpkin pie, these Easy Pumpkin Pie Twists feature golden, flaky pastry swirled with spiced pumpkin filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 twists
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry (1 sheet)
- Canned Pumpkin Puree (1 cup)
- Granulated Sugar (½ cup)
- Cinnamon (1 tsp)
- Nutmeg (¼ tsp)
- Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)
- Egg (1, for egg wash)
- Turbinado Sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare your workspace by dusting with flour.
- Roll out the puff pastry if desired.
- Make the pumpkin filling by mixing pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
- Cut the pastry into 2-inch wide strips.
- Twist the pastry over the filling, sealing edges and creating twists.
- Egg wash the tops of the twists.
- Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly and serve.
Notes
You can experiment with swaps like sweet potato puree instead of pumpkin or add a chocolate drizzle for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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