Description
These Cinnamon Cheesecake Puff Pastry Twists are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring flaky puff pastry strips filled with a smooth cinnamon cream cheese mixture. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, they bake to golden perfection and are sprinkled with sugar for extra crunch and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the twists from sticking and to facilitate even baking.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut it into about 1-inch wide strips. This will be the base for your twists.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring an even spread later.
- Assemble the Twists: Spread a thin layer of the cinnamon cream cheese mixture evenly over each puff pastry strip. Carefully twist each strip and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for puffing.
- Brush and Sprinkle: Brush the surface of each twist with the beaten egg to give a shiny golden finish once baked, then sprinkle with granulated sugar for added sweetness and crunch.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the twists are golden brown and flaky, indicating they are fully cooked and deliciously crisp.
- Serve: Allow the cinnamon cheesecake puff pastry twists to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and smooth spreading.
- Do not overfill the pastry strips to prevent leaking during baking.
- Extra cinnamon can be added to the filling for a stronger spice flavor.
- These twists can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days but are best enjoyed fresh.
- You can freeze assembled twists before baking and bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.
