Pumpkin puff pastry twists: Your new autumn dessert delight
Pumpkin in desserts? It's not only possible but also delicious. With a bit of imagination and a few simple ingredients, you can create a spectacular dessert that will impress everyone. Puff pastry twists with aromatic pumpkin filling are light, crispy, and melt in your mouth. They can be prepared quickly, and their taste will linger in your memory.
Pumpkin cookies are the perfect way to use this versatile vegetable in desserts. Pumpkin, combined with warm spices, gains an incredibly distinctive autumn flavor, which pairs wonderfully with buttery puff pastry. Puff pastry twists with pumpkin filling are quick to prepare and make a great sweet snack or coffee dessert.
Recipe for pumpkin cookies
Pumpkin cookies on puff pastry are a quick and simple dessert that will impress with taste and appearance. The twists are light and crispy, and the aromatic pumpkin filling gives them a unique character.
Ingredients:
- puff pastry (1 package),
- pumpkin purée (7 ounces),
- brown sugar (3 tablespoons),
- cinnamon (1 teaspoon),
- gingerbread spice (1 teaspoon),
- egg (1 piece),
- walnuts (a handful, optional).
Preparation:
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into long strips. Mix the pumpkin purée with brown sugar, cinnamon, and gingerbread spice.
- Spread a thin layer of pumpkin filling over the pastry strips, sprinkle with chopped walnuts, and twist the strips into spirals.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake at 390°F for 15-20 minutes until the cookies are golden and crispy.
Why is pumpkin in sweet form a hit?
- Natural sweetness: Pumpkin has a subtly sweet flavor blends perfectly with warm spices.
- Versatility: You can use Hokkaido, butternut, or regular pumpkin—each suitable for making purée.
- Seasonal dessert: Pumpkin twists are an ideal idea for autumn baked goods, when pumpkins reign in the kitchen.
Why is it worth experimenting with pumpkin in desserts?
Pumpkin is a perfect ingredient for soup or roasted vegetables and an excellent base for sweet baked goods. Its delicate texture and natural sweetness make it great as a filling for cookies, cakes, or even muffins. Adding warm spices like cinnamon or nutmeg can enhance its flavor and create a dessert that will impress even those who usually avoid pumpkins.
