Puff Pastry Cinnamon Swirls (Printable View)

Flaky swirls filled with buttery cinnamon sugar, baked until golden and topped with sweet glaze.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet (about 8.8 ounces) ready-rolled puff pastry, chilled

→ Filling

02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Glaze (optional)

07 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured work surface.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, blend brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract if using.
04 - Brush the surface of the pastry evenly with melted butter.
05 - Evenly scatter the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered pastry.
06 - Starting from a long edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log. Slice into 12 equal rounds using a sharp knife.
07 - Place the swirls cut-side up onto the prepared tray, leaving room for expansion.
08 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Transfer baked swirls to a wire rack and cool completely.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over cooled swirls.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Uses ready-rolled pastry so you can skip fussing with dough
  • Bakes up in under thirty minutes great for last minute guests
  • Carnival of buttery crisp and gooey cinnamon inside every bite
  • Perfect for both breakfast and dessert
  • No fancy tools or complicated steps
02 -
  • Packed with comforting cinnamon flavor and a pleasing crunch
  • Vegetarian friendly with everyday ingredients
  • Customizable with nuts or different sugars
03 -
  • Let your ingredients come to room temperature for smooth mixing and easier spreading
  • Never use a serrated knife to slice the dough or it may crush the layers
  • Always oven watch in the last two minutes as the line between golden and burned can be a blink

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