Description
These Easy Pumpkin Pie Twists are a delightful, flaky pastry treat perfect for fall. Made with crescent roll dough layered with a spiced pumpkin puree, then twisted, brushed with butter, and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, these twists bake up golden and flaky, making a perfect snack or dessert. Serve warm with whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
Pumpkin Filling
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional
- Whipped cream for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Prepare Pumpkin Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice. Mix well until smooth and evenly blended.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean cutting board. Cut the dough in half to create two identical rectangular pieces, placing them side by side.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the pumpkin mixture over one of the dough rectangles, covering it completely but leaving a little space at the edges for sealing.
- Assemble Layers: Carefully place the second rectangle of dough over the pumpkin-covered rectangle, aligning the edges to form a sandwich with the filling inside.
- Cut Strips: Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough sandwich into strips approximately 3/4 inch wide.
- Transfer and Twist: Arrange the strips on the prepared baking sheet. Twist each strip by holding one end and twisting it twice, then twist the opposite end two to three more times to create a spiral effect.
- Brush with Butter: Generously brush the melted butter over the twisted strips to help them brown and add flavor during baking.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: Mix together the sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over each twist for a sweet, spiced finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-11 minutes until the twists are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Let the twists cool slightly before serving. Optionally, serve them with whipped cream for dipping to enhance the flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use well-chilled crescent roll dough to make it easier to handle and twist.
- Adjust pumpkin spice quantity to your preference or substitute with a homemade blend including cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Make sure not to overfill the pumpkin mixture to prevent leaking during baking.
- Try adding chopped nuts to the pumpkin filling for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve these twists warm for the best taste and flakiness.
- Store leftover twists in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pumpkin, fall dessert, crescent dough, pumpkin pie twists, easy pumpkin recipe, autumn snack, cinnamon sugar twists
