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puff pastry twist sprinkled with confectioner's sugar and a small sieve near them.
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Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Twists

Easy cream cheese puff pastry twists filled with vanilla cream cheese and baked until golden. This is a super simple and fast dessert made with store-bought puff pastry.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 20 twists
Calories 108kcal
Author Adina

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry about 9–10 oz / 250–300 g, thawed if frozen, Note 2
  • ⅔ cup cream cheese softened
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla paste, Note 3
  • 1 teaspoon confectioner's sugar

Egg wash:

  • 1 small egg Note 4
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make the filling: Mix the cream cheese with the lightly beaten egg, cornstarch, vanilla, and sugar. Use a spoon rather than a mixer so the filling stays thick and smooth.
    ⅔ cup cream cheese + 1 medium egg + 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fill puff pastry: Roll out the puff pastry sheet. Spread the cream cheese mixture over one half, then fold the other half over.
    1 sheet puff pastry
  • Cut and twist: Cut the folded pastry into strips with a pizza cutter or knife, then cut each strip in half crosswise to make shorter pieces. Twist each piece a few times and place on the baking sheet.
  • Cut the folded pastry into strips with a pizza cutter, then twist each strip a few times to form spirals. Place them on the baking sheet.
  • Egg wash: Beat the egg and milk in a small bowl. Brush the pastries with the mixture.
    1 small egg + 1 tablespoon milk
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes or until puffed up and golden. If baking in batches, keep the waiting twists refrigerated, so that the filling doesn't get too soft.
  • Let them rest on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving.
    1 teaspoon confectioner's sugar

Notes

  1. Pastry: Use one sheet of refrigerated puff pastry or thawed frozen puff pastry.
  2. Vanilla: Vanilla extract or vanilla paste both work.
  3. Cutter: A pizza cutter works well, but a sharp knife is fine too.
  4. Egg: You will not need the whole egg. Leftovers can be used for scrambled eggs or another dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg