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Crispy Pumpkin Pie Twists

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Crispy Pumpkin Pie Twists are a quick and easy Thanksgiving dessert featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy pumpkin pie filling and warm spices. Perfect for potlucks, gifting, or cozy family gatherings, these twists bake up golden and crunchy in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (about 8 oz)
  • All-purpose flour, for dusting
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling
  • Optional: coarse turbinado sugar, for extra crunch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (if using), vanilla extract, and salt. Beat with a hand mixer or spatula until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Lightly flour your work surface. Lay out thawed puff pastry and gently roll to about 10×12 inches if needed.
  4. Spread the pumpkin filling evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides.
  5. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the pastry into 1-inch wide strips.
  6. Twist each strip 2-3 times and place on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart.
  7. Beat the egg with a splash of water. Brush each twist lightly with egg wash.
  8. Sprinkle granulated sugar (and turbinado sugar, if desired) over the twists.
  9. Bake for 16-18 minutes, rotating the pan halfway, until puffed and golden brown.
  10. Transfer twists to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill puff pastry if it gets sticky during assembly. Don’t overfill with pumpkin mixture to prevent leaking. For extra crunch, sprinkle turbinado sugar before baking. Twists can be made gluten-free or dairy-free with simple swaps. Freeze assembled twists and bake straight from frozen, adding a few minutes to bake time.

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Keywords: pumpkin pie twists, Thanksgiving dessert, easy pumpkin dessert, puff pastry, fall baking, crispy pumpkin twists, holiday treats

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