Apricot Pinwheels

These simply sweet dessert treats combines flaky puff pastry with warm apricot preserves and a dusting of cinnamon sugar...served warm, dessert doesn't get much better.
  • thaw: 40 minutes
  • prep: 20 minutes
  • bake: 20 minutes
  • cool: 10 minutes
  • Serves: 16

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 package (17.3 ounces) Puff Pastry Sheets, thawed
  • 1 cup apricot preserves

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.  Stir the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.

  2. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.  Roll the pastry sheet into a 16x8-inch rectangle.  Cut into 8 (4-inch) squares.  Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet.

  3. Spoon 1 tablespoon apricot preserves in the center of each pastry square. Using a sharp knife, cut diagonal lines from the corners of the pastry to within 3/4-inch of the preserves. Fold every other corner up over the preserves to the center, overlapping the points and pinching to seal.  Place the pastries onto a baking sheet.  Sprinkle with the cinnamon mixture.

  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.  Remove the pastries from the the baking sheet and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

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Watch the demo to see how to make this type of recipe, then consult your recipe for specific instructions.

When cutting Puff Pastry, the sharper the knife or pastry cutter, the better. A dull edge can cement layers together and prevent pastry from rising.

Make sure the edges of your Puff Pastry are cut—a folded edge will not rise and puff.

Always flip and place the cut side of the Puff Pastry down on the baking sheet.

You can use a fluted ravioli cutter or cookie cutters to create decorative edges or shapes. To create circles, use a plate, bowl or water glass and trace with a knife.

Once Puff Pastry is thawed, work quickly while it’s still cold. You can cut it into desired shapes, then store in the fridge until you’re ready for the next step.

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