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Berry Puff Pastry Twists

Flaky puff pastry twists filled with a sweet-tart berry mixture and finished with a simple vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 8 twists
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 238
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the pastry twists
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed but still cold
  • 1/3 cup mixed berry jam or preserves
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries fresh or frozen, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
For the icing
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • 1 mixing bowl small
  • 1 pastry brush
  • 1 knife or pizza cutter
  • 1 cooling rack optional

Method
 

Prepare the pastry
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the mixed berry jam, chopped berries, cornstarch, and lemon juice until thick and spreadable.
  3. Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and gently roll if needed to smooth the seams.
  4. Spread the berry mixture over half of the pastry lengthwise, leaving a small border around the edges. Fold the other half over the filling and press lightly to seal.
  5. Cut the filled pastry into 8 even strips. Twist each strip several times and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Whisk the egg with the water and brush the egg wash lightly over each twist.
  7. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until puffed, crisp, and golden brown.
Glaze and serve
  1. Cool the twists on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
  2. Whisk the powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, adding more milk only as needed for a drizzle consistency.
  3. Drizzle the icing over the slightly warm or cooled twists and serve.

Notes

Keep the puff pastry cold for the flakiest result. Use thick jam or preserves so the filling does not run. A little filling leakage at the edges is normal.