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    Published: Feb 7, 2023 by joskitchenlarder · 2 Comments. · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists

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    Hand holding cinnamon twist.
    Puff pastry cinnamon twists on the board.
    Pile of cinnamon twists dusted with icing sugar.

    Super simple to make, these 4-ingredient puff pastry cinnamon twists make wonderful treat, snack or even breakfast offering. Simply irresistible and will make your kitchen smell amazing!

    Pile of cinnamon twists dusted with icing sugar.

    Who doesn't love that bit of puff pastry indulgence every now and then?

    For us it's been these delicious and so easy to make cinnamon twists.

    If you happen to have a roll of puff pastry in the fridge or freezer, these twists can be enjoyed in as little as 30 minutes and are therefore perfect for those impromptu guests or easy yet indulgent weekend breakfast.

    If puff pastry treats are your jam check out my Puff Pastry Mincemeat Swirls or Puff Pastry Mince Pies.

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 📝 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥡 Storing
    • 💭 Pro Tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Ready in 30 minutes.
    • Made with 4 simple ingredients.
    • Perfect for special breakfast, impromptu guest or just because.
    • Loved by all.
    • Easy to adapt with some delicious extras of your choice.
    • Vegan, dairy and egg-free and can be made gluten-free.
    • Freezer friendly.

    📝 Ingredients

    Here's what you will need to make my Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists:

    Ingredients to make puff pastry cinnamon twists.

    Puff Pastry - I use ready rolled puff pastry to make things super simple. If you're using frozen one, you will need to defrost it first.

    These days most puff pastries here in the UK are vegan unless they specifically state "all butter".

    There is also gluten-free alternative for those of you who need it.

    Vegan Butter - I use Flora Plant block butter but Naturli or any other plant butter of your choice will do.

    Addition of butter makes these even more special and indulgent plus it acts as glue for sugar and cinnamon.

    Brown Sugar - It's perfect here because of its sticky nature.

    Cinnamon - They wouldn't be puff pastry cinnamon twists without cinnamon after all.

    🔪 Instructions

    Ingredient quantities & detailed instructions to be found in recipe card at the bottom of the post.

    Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4.

    Take puff pastry out of the fridge and let it sit for 10-15 minutes before unrolling it to make it less likely to crack.

    Once unrolled, using knife gently spread butter all over the pastry.

    Butter being spread over puff pastry.

    Next, sprinkle sugar all over buttered pastry and smooth it down with the back of the spoon.

    Brown sugar sprinkled over buttered pastry and smoothed over with a spoon.

    Sprinkle cinnamon over the sugar and again, smooth it down with the back of the spoon.

    Cinnamon sprinkled over sugar and smoothed over with a spoon.

    Next, fold one of the short sides of the pastry over so that it's folded in half. Cut it into 12 equal size strips.

    Puff pastry folded in half and cut into strips.

    Twist each puff pastry strip few times and squeeze the open end gently to make it stick. Repeat with remaining strips.

    Place on the lined baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 17-20 minutes or until nicely golden and crisp.

    Transfer onto cooling rack to cool slightly, sprinkle with icing sugar (if you want) and enjoy!

    Cinnamon twists before and after baking.

    🥡 Storing

    Storing: Cinnamon twists are absolutely the best fresh out of the oven but they can be stored in the airtight container for 3-4 days.

    Reheat: You can always reheat them gently to give them back that freshly baked vibe.

    They will take approx. 3 minutes in the hot oven or 3 minutes at 170C/338F in the air fryer.

    Few seconds in the microwave will bring them back to life too but they will be softer and not crispy (still yummy though).

    Freeze: Both baked and unbaked twists freeze beautifully. 

    Open freeze them on a baking tray for couple of hours and once frozen solid transfer to freezer friendly bag or container to save some space. 

    Unbaked twists can be baked from frozen adding few more minutes to baking time.

    Baked ones you can defrost on the counter for an hour or so and then warm up in the oven or the air fryer.

    Icing sugar being dusted over cinnamon twists.

    💭 Pro Tips

    • Take puff pastry out of the fridge about 10-15 minutes in advance. It will be less likely to crack.
    • Further to the above, don't leave it out sitting on the counter for longer than that as it will warm up too much and start getting sticky. 
    • Make sure to watch your twists when in the oven as you want them baked but not burned. Appliances differ so it's wise to keep an eye on your bakes.
    • Use soft(ish) butter that will spread without tearing the pastry but at the same time doesn't run.
    • Feel free to vary your cinnamon twist by adding some yummy extras. See -Variations below for ideas.

    📖 Variations

    Add some finely chopped dried fruit of your choice. Make sure to press it gently onto the pastry to try and keep it in place.

    Sprinkle ½-1 teaspoon ground cardamom. You can leave the quantity of cinnamon as is or reduce it slightly to accommodate cardamom.

    Add some small dark chocolate drops or finely chopped dark chocolate for chocolatey vibe.

    Grate over some orange zest. It goes so well with cinnamon.

    Sprinkle over really finely chopped nuts.

    Once baked, dip both ends of the twists in melted dark chocolate and sprinkle over some finely chopped nuts.

    Hand holding cinnamon twist.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    My favourite way of serving them is super simply, gently dusted with some icing sugar and accompanied by lovely cup of coffee.

    Occasionally, my kids love dunking them in chocolate sauce as you would churros. Who said you can't play with your food!

    ❓ FAQ

    Can I make these in the air fryer?

    Yes you can. Air fry at 190C/375F for 8-10 minutes or until puffed up and golden in colour. Make sure to check on them and adjust the timings accordingly.

    Can I use frozen puff pastry to make these?

    Yes you can but you'll need to defrost it first. You can do it overnight in the fridge or on the kitchen counter which should take about an hour.

    Have you tried my Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists? 
    Please consider giving it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in recipe card below and share your views or tips in the comments.

    Puff pastry cinnamon twists on the board.

    📋 Recipe

    Close up of puff pastry cinnamon twists.
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    Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists

    Super simple to make, these 4-ingredient puff pastry cinnamon twists make wonderful treat, snack or even breakfast offering. Simply irresistible and will make your kitchen smell amazing!
    Course Breakfast, Snack, Treat
    Cuisine International
    Keyword cinnamon twists, puff pastry

    Equipment

    • Large Chef's Knife
    • Baking Paper*
    • Non-Stick Baking Tray*
    • Cooling Rack*
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 12 twists
    Calories 177kcal
    Author Jo Allison

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 375 g ready-rolled puff pastry sheet frozen or block type can be used too
    • 40 g vegan butter soft enough to spread
    • 60 g brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • icing sugar to serve

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4. 
    • Take puff pastry out of the fridge and let it sit for 10-15 minutes before unrolling it to make it less likely to crack. 
      375 g ready-rolled puff pastry sheet
    • Once unrolled, using knife gently spread butter all over the pastry.
      40 g vegan butter
    • Next, sprinkle sugar all over buttered pastry and smooth it down with the back of the spoon.
      60 g brown sugar
    • Sprinkle the cinnamon over the sugar and again, smooth it down with the back of the spoon.
      2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Next, fold one of the short sides of the pastry over so that it's folded in half. Cut it into 12 equal size strips.
    • Twist each puff pastry strip few times and squeeze the open end gently to make it stick. Repeat with remaining strips.
    • Place on the lined baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 17-20 minutes or until nicely golden and crisp.
    • Transfer onto cooling rack to cool slightly, sprinkle with icing sugar and enjoy!
      icing sugar

    Notes

    • Nutritional information is approximate, per twist (based on 12 twists) and without icing sugar and should be treated as a rough guideline only. 
    • Eat freshly baked or store in the airtight container for 3-4 days.
    • Freezer friendly. See - Storing.
    • See Variations for ideas on extras you can add to make these even more special. 
    TIPS:
    • Take puff pastry out of the fridge about 10-15 minutes in advance. It will be less likely to crack.
    • Further to the above, don't leave it out sitting on the counter for longer than that as it will warm up too much and start getting sticky. 
    • Make sure to watch your twists when in the oven as you want them baked but not burned. Appliances differ so it's wise to keep an eye on your bakes.
    • Use soft(ish) butter that will spread without tearing the pastry but at the same time doesn't run.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 177 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 3g15%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Sodium 85mg4%
    Potassium 24mg1%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 129IU3%
    Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
    Calcium 10mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Lea says

      March 03, 2023 at 1:44 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect weekend breakfast, thank you! x

      Reply
      • joskitchenlarder says

        March 03, 2023 at 1:44 pm

        They are, aren't they? So glad you enjoyed them! 🙂 x

        Reply

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