Description
Honey Walnut Puff Pastry Twists are a delightful combination of flaky, golden pastry and a rich, creamy filling. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by the sweet, nutty flavor of honey and toasted walnuts, creating a perfect balance of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry: 1 package (17.3 oz), thawed
- Walnuts: 1 cup, chopped and toasted
- Honey: 1/2 cup
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened
- Egg: 1, beaten (for egg wash)
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
- Cinnamon: 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth out creases.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry.
- Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the cream cheese layer.
- Cut the pastry into strips (about 1 inch wide) and twist each strip several times.
- Place the twisted pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the cream cheese filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Substitutions: Use pecans instead of walnuts for a different nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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