Description
These easy puff pastry cinnamon swirls are a quick and heartwarming treat made with ready-made puff pastry, a sweet cinnamon filling, and a simple glaze. They are light, flaky, and perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, bringing bakery-fresh taste without the fuss.
Ingredients
1 sheet Frozen Puff Pastry (thawed)
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamo
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
1–2 tablespoons Milk (any kind)
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Unroll your thawed puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet. It typically measures about 10×10 inches
- Brush the entire surface of the puff pastry with melted butter
- In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered pastry. Ensure good coverage for all your cinnamon swirls
- Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the puff pastry into a log
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log into 1-inch thick rounds. This gives you about 10-12 individual puff pastry cinnamon swirls
- Place the cinnamon swirl rounds cut-side up on the baking sheet, leaving some space between them
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the puff pastry cinnamon swirls are golden brown and puffed
- While the swirls bake, prepare the glaze. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract (if using) until smooth
- Remove the cinnamon swirls from the oven. Drizzle with the glaze while warm
- Serve your homemade puff pastry cinnamon swirls immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Always use chilled puff pastry for best puffing. A sharp knife is crucial for clean slices; briefly chilling the rolled log for 10-15 minutes before cutting can also help.
Don't overcrowd your baking sheet; give each puff pastry swirl room to expand. Watch your oven carefully as puff pastry bakes quickly.
For variations, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom, brown sugar, a thin layer of cream cheese or Nutella, or mini chocolate chips to the filling. For the glaze, substitute milk with orange or lemon juice for a zesty twist.
Store leftover puff pastry cinnamon swirls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For best flavor and texture, warm gently before serving. Microwave for 10-15 seconds per swirl, or reheat in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12-15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 swirl
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: puff pastry, cinnamon, swirls, easy, breakfast, snack, dessert, sweet, flaky