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Cinnamon Swirls

These easy cinnamon swirls are a delightful treat that combines the flaky layers of puff pastry with the warm sweetness of cinnamon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 swirls
Course: Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry approximately 250 g
  • 50 g unsalted butter softened
  • 50 g brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • Optional: Icing sugar for drizzling or dusting

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until you have a smooth, spreadable paste.
  2. Unroll the sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface, keeping the parchment paper underneath for ease of handling.
  3. Evenly spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the entire surface of the puff pastry, making sure to reach the edges.
  4. Starting from one long side, tightly roll up the pastry into a log. Use the parchment paper to help guide the roll if needed.
  5. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  6. Remove the chilled roll from the refrigerator and cut it into slices about 1 cm thick.
  7. Place the slices flat on the prepared baking tray, spacing them slightly apart to allow for puffing during baking.
  8. Brush the tops of the swirls with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the swirls are golden brown and puffed.
  10. Optional Toppings:
  11. Let the swirls cool slightly, then drizzle with icing sugar glaze (made by mixing icing sugar with a small amount of water or milk) or dust with extra cinnamon sugar for added sweetness.
  12. Serve warm or at room temperature. These swirls are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!