Cinnamon Sugar Puff Swirls (Printable Version)
Flaky puff pastry rolled with cinnamon-sugar filling, baked to a golden, buttery swirl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (approx. 8.8 oz), thawed if frozen
→ Filling
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar (approx. 65 g)
04 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Topping
06 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
# How to Make It:
01 - Set the oven temperature to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, positioning the long edge closest to you.
03 - Use a pastry brush to evenly coat the entire surface of the pastry with melted butter.
04 - Combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl, then sprinkle this mixture uniformly over the buttered pastry.
05 - Starting from the long side, roll the pastry tightly into a log shape.
06 - Cut the rolled log into 12 even pieces using a sharp knife.
07 - Place each swirl flat on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.
08 - Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the swirls.
09 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the swirls are golden brown and crisp.
10 - Allow the swirls to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- It feels like sharing a secret treat that looks fancy but is surprisingly simple to make.
- The sweet and buttery swirls became an instant favorite because they satisfy those breakfast cravings and sweet snack urges alike.
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- Don’t rush rolling the pastry too tightly or you might lose some of that flaky magic inside each swirl.
- Discovering that a pinch of salt balances the sweetness was game changing—it makes the flavors pop!
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- Always thaw your puff pastry completely for easy rolling and perfect texture.
- Brush melted butter generously—it’s the secret to those golden, flaky layers that you’ll crave again and again.