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Golden Flaky Berry Puff Pastry Twists with Sweet Glaze

These effortless Golden Flaky Berry Puff Pastry Twists are a showstopper dessert made with store-bought puff pastry, mixed berry jam, and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for any occasion, they're quick to prepare and deliver bakery-quality results at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Twists
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry about 10 ounces, thawed
  • 1/2 cup mixed berry jam or preserves
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg beaten, for egg wash
For the Sweet Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • oven
  • Large Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Small bowl
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Prepare Your Workstation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Gently unfold your thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. If it’s a bit thick, use a rolling pin to roll it out into a rectangle that's about 10x12 inches.
  3. Spread the mixed berry jam evenly over the entire surface of the puff pastry, leaving a small half-inch border along one of the long edges.
  4. Carefully fold the pastry in half, bringing the long edge without jam over to meet the long edge with the jam border. Gently press down to seal the edges together.
  5. Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to slice the folded pastry into 1-inch wide strips (about 12 strips). Take one strip and gently hold both ends. Twist it several times in opposite directions to create a spiral shape. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining strips, leaving space between each.
  6. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a splash of water for egg wash. Brush lightly over each pastry twist and sprinkle generously with granulated sugar.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until puffed up, golden brown, and filling is bubbly.
  8. Let the twists cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Meanwhile, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze until smooth and drizzly. Drizzle over cooled twists and let set for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 8g

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold to achieve flaky layers. Don't overfill to avoid oozing. Store in airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat in 350°F oven for 5-8 minutes.
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