Description
These flaky, golden Pumpkin Pie Twists are the perfect quick fall dessert — made with puff pastry, pumpkin purée, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. They come together in just 30 minutes, smell incredible while baking, and taste like a slice of pumpkin pie wrapped in buttery pastry. Perfect for cozy gatherings, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
½ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
Optional: 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Optional: powdered sugar or maple syrup for finishing
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the filling: In a bowl, mix pumpkin purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until smooth.
Assemble: Roll out the puff pastry lightly and spread the pumpkin mixture over half. Fold the other half over the top and cut into strips about ¾ inch wide.
Twist: Gently twist each strip a few times and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush & sprinkle: Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
Cool & serve: Let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple syrup if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the twists up to 12 hours in advance and refrigerate before baking.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Freezing: Freeze baked twists for up to 2 months; reheat before serving.
Flavor Variations: Add cream cheese for a cheesecake twist, or a sprinkle of nuts or chocolate chips before twisting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie twists, puff pastry pumpkin recipe, easy fall dessert, pumpkin dessert ideas, pumpkin spice pastry
