Description

Berry Puff Twists are delightful, flaky pastries made with buttery puff pastry filled with sweet mixed berry preserves. Twisted into elegant spirals, brushed with a buttery vanilla glaze, and topped with a sugar sprinkle, these treats bake to golden perfection, making them perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Pastry

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

Filling and Glaze

1/2 cup mixed berry preserves
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prep Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth out any creases, ensuring an even thickness for baking.
Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the mixed berry preserves over the rolled-out pastry sheet, leaving about a 1-inch border around all edges. Then, mix the melted butter with the vanilla extract and brush this mixture gently over the preserves to add flavor and moisture.
Cut and Twist the Pastry: Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into 8 equal strips. Carefully twist each strip several times to create attractive spiral shapes, then arrange them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Brush each twisted strip generously with the beaten egg wash. This will give the twists a beautiful golden color when baked. Sprinkle the granulated sugar over each twist, which will caramelize during baking to add a sweet, crunchy topping.
Bake and Cool: Bake the twists in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown. The pastry should be crisp, and the sugar topping should be caramelized. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving to let the flavors settle and the pastry firm up slightly.

Notes

Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed for easier rolling and even baking.
You can substitute mixed berry preserves with any other fruit preserves of your choice.
For extra shine, you can brush a little additional melted butter after baking.
Serve the twists warm or at room temperature for best texture and flavor.
These are great for quick breakfast treats or an elegant snack with tea or coffee.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Berry puff twists, puff pastry dessert, berry preserves pastry, easy baked snack, twisted pastry, breakfast pastry