Description
These Hazelnut-Chai Twists combine flaky puff pastry with a creamy chai-spiced hazelnut filling for a delightful treat perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/3 cup hazelnut spread (about 80 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
- Optional: 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves until evenly combined.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry to roughly a 10×12-inch rectangle.
- Spread the hazelnut spread evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1/4-inch border.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the hazelnut layer. If using, scatter chopped hazelnuts or orange zest now.
- Cut the pastry into 1-inch-wide strips lengthwise.
- Twist each strip several times along its length to create a spiral and place on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, rotating halfway through until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
These treats are best enjoyed fresh; store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours or refrigerate for 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3.4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg