Description
Homemade pumpkin pie twists bring classic autumn flavors into a delightful pastry treat. Warm spices and flaky layers combine for a simple yet irresistible dessert you can savor with coffee or share among friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
- ½ cup (120 ml) pumpkin puree
Spices and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup
Optional Serving:
- Whipped cream for dipping
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick surface for your pastry twists.
- Whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface and carefully separate it into two equal rectangular sections.
- Distribute the pumpkin mixture evenly across the surface of one dough rectangle, creating a consistent layer that covers the entire piece.
- Carefully position the second dough rectangle directly on top of the first, aligning the edges precisely to encase the pumpkin filling.
- Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the layered dough into strips approximately 3/4 inch (2 centimeters) wide, ensuring clean, straight cuts.
- Transfer each strip to the prepared baking sheet, then gently twist each piece by simultaneously rotating both ends in opposite directions to create a spiraled shape.
- Melt butter and brush generously over each twisted pastry, ensuring complete coverage for enhanced flavor and golden color.
- Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture evenly across the surface of each twisted pastry.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color that indicates perfect crispness and doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, accompany with a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Discover a delightful twist on classic pumpkin pie flavors with these easy-to-make pastry treats.
- Pumpkin spice brings warm, comforting notes that dance perfectly with the flaky crescent dough base.
- Maple syrup adds a rich sweetness that complements the earthy pumpkin filling, creating a harmonious blend of autumn flavors.
- Twisting the strips creates a beautiful presentation that’s both rustic and elegant, making these treats visually appealing.
- Melted butter and cinnamon sugar coating transform simple dough into a crispy, golden-brown delight that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg