Pumpkin pastry twists: A cozy twist on autumn desserts
Pumpkin in desserts? Not only is it possible, but it's also delicious. With imagination and simple ingredients, you can create a spectacular dessert that will delight everyone. Puff pastry twists with aromatic pumpkin filling are light, crispy, and melt in your mouth. You can prepare them quickly, and their taste will linger in your memory for a long time.
Pumpkin cookies are a perfect way to incorporate this versatile vegetable into desserts. Combined with spicy seasonings, Pumpkin acquires an exceptionally distinct autumnal flavour that pairs excellently with buttery puff pastry. Puff pastry twists with pumpkin filling are quick to prepare and are ideal as a sweet snack or dessert with coffee.
Recipe for pumpkin cookies
Pumpkin cookies with puff pastry are a quick and simple dessert that will impress with both flavour and appearance. The cookies' twists are light and crispy, and the aromatic pumpkin filling gives them a unique character.
Ingredients:
- puff pastry (1 package),
- pumpkin purée (200 grams),
- brown sugar (3 tablespoons),
- cinnamon (1 teaspoon),
- gingerbread spice (1 teaspoon),
- egg (1 piece),
- walnuts (a handful, optional).
Method:
- Unroll 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 on the pastry strips. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, and twist the strips into spiral shapes.
- Place the twists on a baking tray lined with baking paper, and brush the tops with beaten eggs.
- Bake at a temperature of 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes until the cookies are golden and crispy.
Why is pumpkin in a sweet version a hit?
- Natural sweetness: Pumpkin has a subtly sweet flavour pairs perfectly with spicy seasonings.
- Versatility: Whether you use Hokkaido pumpkin, butternut, or regular pumpkin, all are suitable for making purée.
- Seasonal dessert: Pumpkin twists are the perfect idea for autumn baking when pumpkin is the kitchen star.
Why is it worth experimenting with pumpkin in desserts?
Pumpkin is an ideal ingredient for soup or roasted vegetables and an excellent base for sweet baking. Its delicate texture and natural sweetness make it great as a filling for cookies, cakes, or even muffins. Adding spicy seasonings such as cinnamon or nutmeg can enhance its flavour and create a dessert that will delight even those who usually shy away from pumpkin.
