Puff Pastry Twist with Vanilla Cream Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
3. Brush the pastry sheet with the beaten egg wash.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture over the puff pastry sheet.
5. Using a sharp knife, cut the puff pastry sheet into 1-inch strips.
6. Take each strip and gently twist the ends in opposite directions, creating a spiral shape.
7. Place the twisted strips on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. While the pastries are baking, make the vanilla cream. In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks.
9. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl and continue beating until the cream forms stiff peaks.
10. Remove the pastries from oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving with the vanilla cream on the side.

Verdict: This puff pastry twist with vanilla cream recipe is a delicious and easy dessert that’s sure to impress! The cinnamon sugar adds a lovely warmth to the pastry and the vanilla cream is the perfect accompaniment.

Serving suggestions: Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh berries for an extra pop of color and flavor.