Pastry Snakes

Pastry Snakes : Easy Pastry Snakes Recipe Quick and Fun Baking

C. Motter Cindy

Delightfully whimsical and easy-to-make puff pastry treats that can be sweet or savory, perfect for kids and adults alike.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Chill Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings: 8 pastries

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry thawed (9-10 oz)
1 large egg beaten

Sweet Variations

2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips optional
1 tablespoon chopped nuts pecans or walnuts, optional
1/4 cup cream cheese softened, mixed with 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Savory Variations

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs oregano, basil, thyme
pinch garlic powder
1 tablespoon pesto optional
1 tablespoon cooked bacon bits or ham finely diced, optional

Equipment

Rolling Pin
Parchment paper
Baking sheet
Knife or Pizza Cutter

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Unfold thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface or parchment paper.
Whisk egg in a small bowl and brush evenly over the entire pastry surface.
Sprinkle sweet or savory toppings of choice over the pastry:
- Sweet: sugar and cinnamon, chocolate chips, nuts, or cream cheese mixture.
- Savory: Parmesan cheese, herbs, garlic powder, pesto, bacon or ham.
Cut the pastry into 1/2 to 3/4-inch wide strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Twist each strip gently from end to end to form a snake-like shape.
Place twisted pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Bake for 12-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Try different topping combinations to suit your taste — from sweet cinnamon and sugar to savory pesto and cheese. You can even make half sweet and half savory using one puff pastry sheet!