Pumpkin twists: The sweet surprise for your autumn baking
Pumpkin in desserts? It's not just possible but also delicious. With a little imagination and a few simple ingredients, you can create a spectacular dessert that will delight everyone. Puff pastry twists with an aromatic pumpkin filling are light, crispy, and melt in the mouth. They can be prepared quickly, and their taste will linger in the memory for a long time.
Pumpkin cookies are the perfect way to incorporate this versatile vegetable into desserts. Pumpkin, combined with spicy seasonings, acquires an exceptionally distinct autumnal flavour, which pairs excellently with buttery puff pastry. Puff pastry twists with pumpkin filling are quick to prepare and work perfectly as a sweet snack or dessert to accompany your coffee.
Recipe for pumpkin cookies
Pumpkin cookies with puff pastry are a quick and simple dessert that will impress with their 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 (7 oz),
- 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 a spiral shape.
- Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper, and brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake at 200°C (392°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: You can use Hokkaido pumpkin, butternut, or regular varieties—all are suitable for making purée.
- Seasonal dessert: Pumpkin twists are the perfect idea for autumn baking when pumpkin is reigning in the kitchen.
Why is it worth experimenting with pumpkin in desserts?
Pumpkin is an ideal ingredient for soups and roasted vegetables and an excellent base for sweet bakes. Its delicate texture and natural sweetness make it great as a filling for cookies, cakes, or even muffins. By adding spicy seasonings such as cinnamon or nutmeg, you enhance its flavour and create a dessert that will delight even those who usually shy away from pumpkin.
