Description
Delightful Berry Puff Twists featuring flaky puff pastry swirled with sweet mixed berry preserves, brushed with a vanilla butter glaze, and finished with a crispy sugar coating. Perfect as a quick and elegant dessert or sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Filling
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup mixed berry preserves
Glaze and Topping
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prep Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet gently to smooth out any creases and prepare it for filling.
- Add Filling: Evenly spread the mixed berry preserves across the pastry sheet, leaving about a 1-inch border around all edges. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with vanilla extract and brush this mixture over the berry preserves layer for added flavor and moisture.
- Cut and Twist: Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into 8 equal strips. Carefully twist each strip several times to form spiral shapes and arrange them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow puffing during baking.
- Brush and Sugar: Brush the twisted pastry strips generously with the beaten egg wash. Sprinkle granulated sugar over each twist to provide a sweet, caramelized crunchy topping once baked.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the twists are golden brown, puffed, and crispy, and the sugar has caramelized. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving to enjoy the perfect flaky texture and sweet berry flavor.
Notes
- For best results, keep the puff pastry cold before baking to maximize puff.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter for clean strips to avoid tearing the pastry.
- If you prefer, fresh berries can be added atop the preserves before twisting.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: berry puff twists, puff pastry dessert, berry preserves pastry, sweet puff pastry snacks, quick berry dessert
