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Cinnamon Puff Pastry Twists

December 18, 2022 by Michelle
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Cinnamon Sugar Puff Pastry Twists

Puff pastry cinnamon twists, a delicious snack made with only 4 ingredients. They’re flaky, crispy, buttery and full of cinnamon flavour.

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Puff pastry cinnamon twists

What do you get when you mix cinnamon, sugar, butter and puff pastry together? Nothing but the best recipe EVER! These homemade cinnamon twists are beyond delicious – I can’t get enough of them!

It’s another take on my classic cinnamon swirls, but they’re twisted into a different shape. This way, the texture is more flaky, crispy and just amazing.

It’s so easy to put together, plus, this recipe uses ready-made puff pastry so it couldn’t be any easier to make. It’s one of those tasty recipes you can never get bored of.

Homemade cinnamon twists

Why You’ll Like This Recipe

  • It’s so easy to put together and doesn’t require much prep.
  • A great recipe to make with kids and friends.
  • The taste is phenomenal!
  • Puff pastry twists with a sweet cinnamon flavour – it’s the best!

Cinnamon Sugar Puff Pastry

Here we are with another cinnamon, sugar and puff pastry recipe – a classic combo of flavours that taste delightful.

Butter, sugar and cinnamon are mixed together and spread over ready-made puff pastry before being twisted into long sticks. Whilst baking in the oven, it puffs ups turning crispy and so flaky.

Watch How To Make It

Recipe Ingredients

Below are the 3 ingredients needed for this recipe:

  • Ready-made Puff Pastry: Use pre-rolled ready-made puff pastry. Leave the pastry to thaw for at least 15 minutes before starting this recipe.
  • Cinnamon: Any brand of ground cinnamon is fine to use.
  • Light Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar is best to use for a tasty caramelised flavour.

Can I Make Vegan Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists?

It’s so easy to make these puff pastry cinnamon twists vegan. Most ready-made puff pastry like Just Rol are naturally vegan. Instead of butter, use vegan butter alternatives or margarine.

If the butter alternative you are using is too hard to spread, you can melt the butter in the microwave. Add cinnamon and sugar to it, then brush it all over the pastry.

cinnamon twist recipe

How To Twist Puff Pastry

Twisting the pastry can look difficult, but trust me, it’s so simple.

Once you’ve spread the cinnamon mixture over the puff pastry sheet, take one end of the pastry (from the longest width) and fold the pastry in half.

To twist, pinch the two opposite ends of one strip and twist 3 to 4 times in the opposite direction. Repeat this step for all strips, watch the video to see how I did this.

The tighter you twist the pastry the firmer and crispier they become. If the pastry has less than 3 twists, then it’s likely to unravel a bit in the oven. The texture will be softer, the width will be wider and they won’t hold a stick shape.

sweet recipe with puff pastry

How To Make Cinnamon Puff Pastry Twists

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to make cinnamon twists using ready-made puff pastry. Full recipe instructions are on the recipe card.

Step One:

Cinnamon, butter and light brown sugar mixture

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375ºF) (gas mark 5, 170°Fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, mix butter, light brown sugar and cinnamon together with a spoon until combined.

Step Two:

Spreading cinnamon mixture over pastry

Unroll the ready-made puff pastry and spread the cinnamon mixture evenly over all the pastry.

Step Three:

Folded puff pastry sheet

Take one end of the pastry (from the longest width) and fold the pastry in half. Gently press the pastry down with your hands.

Step Four:

Cutting pastry with pizza knife

Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the pastry into strips. They should be roughly 1.5cm (0.6 inches) in thickness (this will create around 12 to 13 strips).

Step Five:

Pastry twisted

Pinch the two opposite ends of one strip and twist 3 to 4 times in the opposite direction. Repeat this step for all strips. Watch the video to see how I did this.

Step Six:

Brushing butter on twisted pastry

Place the twisted strips on the lined baking tray. If you would like a golden-brown finish, spread melted butter over the pastry twists.

Bake in the oven for 17 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

My Top Tips

If you use pastry straight from the fridge without thawing it, it will break apart when unrolling. Allow at least 15 minutes for the pastry to thaw before starting the recipe.

For best results, make sure the pastry is thawed but still cold. If the pastry is too warm, you’ll find that it will start to soften and stretch apart when handling it.

If you want to add even more flavour, you can add ground ginger and nutmeg to create a gingerbread flavour like these gingerbread cookies. Oh my, it’s the perfect flavour for Christmas.

For an added crunch, sprinkle demerara sugar and cinnamon over the twists brushed with butter, then bake in the oven. You’ll thank me later!

crispy Puff pastry cinnamon twists

How To Store & Freeze

Homemade cinnamon twists are best eaten freshly baked out of the oven. However, if you want to store them, keep in an airtight container and eat within 2 to 3 days.

If you want to make cinnamon pastry twists ahead of time, you can freeze the uncooked pastry. Simply spread the cinnamon mixture over the pastry and twist the pastry into twists. Place the twists in the freezer uncovered until frozen. Then, transfer to freezer bags or an airtight container and keep in the freezer.

Equipment Needed

You don’t need a lot of equipment to make this recipe. Though I do find using a pizza cutter very helpful when cutting clean lines to make pastry twists.

Don’t forget a baking tray and parchment paper to avoid any sticking.

Cinnamon puff pastry twists

More Puff Pastry Recipes

Below are more sweet and savoury puff pastry recipes:

  • Chocolate And Custard Twists
  • Cheese Straws
  • Nutella Heart Twist
  • Puff Pastry Mince Pies
  • Greggs Bacon And Cheese Turnovers
  • Giant Sausage Roll
  • Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
  • Pizza Rolls
Puff pastry cinnamon twists recipe

Cinnamon Puff Pastry Twists

Michelle
Here's how to make puff pastry cinnamon twists with this easy recipe. It's so flaky, buttery and full of cinnamon flavour.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine British
Servings 13 Twists
Calories 149 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 Ready-Made Puff Pastry Sheet
  • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 50 g Light Brown Sugar (4 tbsp)
  • 50 g Butter (3 ½ tbsp)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 190°C (375ºF) (gas mark 5, 170°Fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix butter, light brown sugar and cinnamon together with a spoon until combined.
  • Unroll the ready-made puff pastry and spread the cinnamon mixture evenly over all the pastry.
  • Take one end of the pastry (from the longest width) and fold the pastry in half. Gently press the pastry down with your hands.
  • Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the pastry into strips. They should be roughly 1.5cm (0.6 inches) in thickness (this will create around 12 to 13 strips).
  • Pinch the two opposite ends of one strip and twist 3 to 4 times in the opposite direction. Repeat this step for all strips. Watch the video to see how I did this.
  • Place the twisted strips on the lined baking tray. If you would like a golden-brown finish, spread melted butter over the pastry twists.
  • Bake in the oven for 17 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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Nutrition

Calories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 73mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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