Easy Pumpkin Pie Twists Recipe
These Easy Pumpkin Pie Twists are a delightful fall treat featuring flaky crescent roll dough filled with a smooth pumpkin puree mixture spiced with classic pumpkin spice and baked to golden perfection. Crispy on the outside, soft and creamy inside, they are perfect for a cozy snack or festive dessert, optionally topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar sprinkle and served with whipped cream or icing for extra indulgence.
- Author: Marco
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 twists 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dough
- 1 tube of refrigerated crescent roll dough
Pumpkin Filling
- 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice
Topping
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
Optional
- Whipped cream (for dipping)
- Powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk for icing drizzle (optional)
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix the Pumpkin Filling: In a small bowl, stir together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface and cut it in half to form two equal rectangles. Place them side by side on your work surface.
- Assemble the Twists: Evenly spread the pumpkin filling over one rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges. Place the second rectangle on top and press edges to seal the filling inside.
- Cut the Dough into Strips: Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough sandwich into strips about 3/4 inch wide, ensuring even sizes for consistent baking.
- Twist the Dough: Hold one end of each strip and twist it twice, then twist the other end 2 to 3 times, creating a swirl shape that will bake into flaky layers.
- Brush with Butter and Add Sugar-Cinnamon Topping: Arrange the twisted strips on the prepared baking sheet spaced apart. Brush each generously with melted butter, then mix sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the twists.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 11 minutes until golden brown and crisp on the outside while soft inside.
- Drizzle with Icing (Optional): While cooling, prepare a quick icing by combining powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk until desired consistency, then drizzle over twists for added sweetness and decoration.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the twists warm with optional whipped cream for dipping to enjoy the perfect blend of flaky dough and spiced pumpkin filling.
Notes
- Use refrigerated crescent roll dough for convenience and a flaky texture.
- Pumpkin puree can be canned or fresh according to preference.
- Adjust the amount of pumpkin spice to taste if you prefer milder or stronger spice flavor.
- The icing drizzle is optional but adds extra sweetness and visual appeal.
- Watch the twists closely near the end of baking to avoid over-browning.
- These twists are best served fresh but can be briefly reheated before serving.
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