Description
Cinnamon Sugar Puff Pastry Swirls bring European bakery charm to home kitchens with minimal effort. Delicate spirals of buttery pastry dance with sweet cinnamon, promising a delightful treat that melts in your mouth and fills the kitchen with irresistible warmth.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Finishing Ingredient:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a standard 12-cup muffin tin by thoroughly coating each cavity with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Retrieve the puff pastry sheets from the refrigerator and allow them to rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to ensure easy manipulation without cracking.
- Lightly dust a clean work surface with all-purpose flour, then gently unfold each pastry sheet, using a rolling pin to smooth out any creases and create an even rectangular shape approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Melt unsalted butter and using a pastry brush, apply a generous and uniform layer across the entire surface of each pastry sheet, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, then evenly sprinkle the mixture over the buttered pastry, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent spillage during rolling.
- Starting from the long side, tightly roll each pastry sheet into a compact log, using gentle pressure to create a consistent spiral.
- With a sharp serrated knife, slice each log into 4-5 equal pieces, wiping the blade clean between cuts to maintain precision.
- Carefully transfer the pastry spirals into the prepared muffin tin, positioning them cut-side up and ensuring they are centered in each cavity.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-27 minutes, rotating the tin halfway through to ensure even browning, until the swirls are golden brown and have puffed significantly.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the pastry swirls cool in the tin for 5-7 minutes to set their structure.
- Gently remove the swirls from the tin using a small offset spatula or butter knife, and transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Just before serving, dust the warm swirls with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve for an elegant and sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Thaw puff pastry completely before rolling to ensure smooth, even layers that bake perfectly.
- Use room temperature butter for easier spreading and more even coating across the pastry surface.
- Slice the pastry logs carefully with a sharp knife to maintain clean, uniform swirl shapes.
- Check pastries at 18 minutes to prevent over-browning, as ovens can vary in temperature and performance.
- Serve warm for maximum flakiness and that irresistible fresh-from-the-oven texture and aroma.
- Store leftover swirls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain their delicate crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 458 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg