Mini Cinnamon Puff-Pastry Swirls
Mini Cinnamon Puff-Pastry Swirls
Yield: 18 swirls
Equipment: baking sheet, parchment, rolling pin, pastry brush, sharp knife
Cooking setting: 400°F; 16–20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (about 8 1/2 ounces), thawed in refrigerator
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
Method
- Heat oven to 400°F; line a sheet. Roll pastry to a 10-by-12-inch rectangle.
- Brush with butter. Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt; sprinkle evenly. Roll tightly from a long edge.
- Chill roll 15 minutes. Whisk egg with water. Cut into 18 equal pieces and place cut-side up; brush exposed pastry with egg wash.
- Bake 16–20 minutes until deeply golden, puffed, and dry at centers. Cool 10 minutes.
Preparation notes
Read the complete method before beginning and prepare the pan or appliance first. Divide mixtures evenly for the stated yield. Avoid overmixing batters and avoid crowding skillets; both can alter the cooking time and final texture. Use clean utensils for cooked food after handling raw egg or meat.
Substitutions
Use a pastry sheet whose package weight is close to 8 1/2 ounces. Cardamom may replace half the cinnamon. Do not substitute pie dough at the same timing.
Storage
Store airtight 2 days at room temperature. Refrigerate up to 4 days and reheat at 325°F. Freeze baked swirls up to 1 month.
Consistency and safe service
Measure ingredients before starting and keep the stated ingredient conditions—cold, softened, drained, frozen, or room temperature—because they affect texture. Use the listed pan capacity and portion count rather than changing both pan and timing at once. If an appliance runs hot or cool, use the visual cue and thermometer endpoint in the method instead of relying only on minutes.
Label leftovers with the preparation date. Reheat only the portions needed and avoid repeated warming and cooling. Check packaged ingredients for allergens and formulation changes. These details support a repeatable result without relying on brand-specific diet-program calculations.
