Cinnamon Puff Pastry Twists with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

✨ Flaky, golden twists with a warm cinnamon aroma, perfect for dipping in silky chocolate. Quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress.

Preparation time: 45 min
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

For the Twists

• 1 sheet of puff pastry (ready-rolled, chilled, ~320g)

• 1 tbsp melted butter (or plant-based alternative)

• 2 tbsp sugar (caster or light brown)

• ¼ tsp PureXtracts Cinnamon Dry Extract (adjust to taste)

• 1 tbsp milk (for brushing, optional)

For the Chocolate Dipping Sauce

• 100g dark or milk chocolate (chopped)

• 80ml double cream (or coconut cream for vegan option)

• ½ tsp Cardamom extract (optional)

Method

1. Prepare the pastry:

   • Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / Gas 6.

   • Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface.

2. Make the cinnamon sugar:

   • Mix sugar and PureXtracts Cinnamon Dry Extract in a small bowl.

   • Brush pastry with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mix.

3. Shape the twists:

   • Fold pastry in half lengthwise and lightly press down.

   • Slice into strips (about 2 cm wide).

   • Twist each strip several times and place on a lined baking tray.

4. Bake:

   • Brush tops with milk for extra golden shine.

   • Bake for 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

   • Let cool slightly before serving.

5. Make the chocolate dipping sauce:

   • Heat cream in a saucepan until just simmering.

   • Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth and glossy.

   • Stir in Cardamom Extract if using.

6. Serve: