Description
These Pecan Puff Pastry Rolls are a delightful treat, perfect for serving warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup raw pecans
- 17 ounces frozen puff pastry (2 sheets, thawed in the refrigerator overnight)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (plus 1 to 3 teaspoons as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread the pecans on an ungreased baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake until the pecans are toasted, fragrant, and light tan on the inside when broken in half, about 8 to 12 minutes. Stir the pan once halfway through, set a timer, and don’t walk away during the last few minutes.
- Transfer to a cutting board, then finely chop. Set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- On a lightly floured work surface, unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry so that the folds open left to right and the seams run vertical. Roll it to a 10-inch square.
- Lightly brush the sheet all the way to its edges with half of the melted butter. Leaving a 1-inch border, sprinkle each sheet with half of the sugar mixture.
- Starting with the end closest to you, tightly roll the pastry up and away from you like a sleeping bag around the filling. End seam-side down.
- Trim off about ½ inch from each end of the roll. With a serrated knife, slice the roll into 8 equal pieces, each about 1 1/3 inches wide. Arrange each piece, spiral side facing up, on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry and remaining filling.
- Bake the rolls for 18 to 22 minutes until they are golden brown on top and firm to the touch.
- For a thinner glaze, place the pan on a wire rack and add more milk 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Drizzle the glaze over the top of the rolls then immediately sprinkle with pecans. Let the glaze set for a few minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Puff pastry can be delicate, so handle it gently to avoid tearing.
- For added flavor, consider toasting the pecans longer if you prefer a deeper taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg