Description
Delectable cinnamon sugar puff pastry swirls combine flaky layers with sweet, caramelized warmth from traditional European baking techniques. Crisp edges and tender centers invite home bakers to savor each delightful, golden-brown spiral.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup (226 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g / 7 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and thoroughly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent pastry from sticking.
- Pastry Conditioning: Allow puff pastry sheets to rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes, then gently unfold on a flour-dusted surface and roll into thin, even rectangles.
- Butter and Seasoning: Brush melted butter across entire pastry surface, then generously sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture, leaving a small border around edges.
- Rolling and Slicing: Tightly roll each pastry sheet into a compact log from the long side, applying gentle pressure. Slice each log into 4-5 equal segments with a clean, sharp serrated knife.
- Muffin Tin Placement: Position pastry spirals cut-side up in muffin tin cavities, ensuring they are centered and have room to expand.
- Baking Process: Bake for 22-27 minutes, rotating tin midway to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration and significant puffing.
- Cooling and Finishing: Allow swirls to rest in tin for 5-7 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Pastry Temperature Tip: Let puff pastry rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to prevent cracking and ensure smooth rolling.
- Butter Application Strategy: Brush melted butter generously and evenly to create a golden, flaky texture that enhances the pastry’s richness.
- Precise Cutting Technique: Use a sharp serrated knife and clean it between cuts to maintain clean, uniform spiral shapes without crushing the delicate layers.
- Even Baking Hack: Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking to guarantee consistent golden-brown color and perfect puffing across all swirls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 323
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 73 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg