Ingredients
Servings 24 twists
- 2 sheets puff pastry 17.5 ounce package
- ¼ cup salted pecans
- ⅓ cup salted pistachios
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Zest of one orange or lemon
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Silan or honey for drizzling optional
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Baklava-Inspired Churro Twists
Amount per Serving
Calories
281
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Sodium
103
mg
4
%
Potassium
48
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
24
g
8
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
6
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
10
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll puff pastry between two sheets of parchment paper to form a 12-inch square. Cut into 12 long strips. Note: Make sure puff pastry is as cold as possible while making the recipe. Place in fridge as necessary. Repeat with second sheet of puff pastry.
- Place pecans and pistachios in a blender, food processor or spice grinder (or use a sharp knife), to create coarse crumbs. Combine nuts with sugar, cinnamon, orange zest and salt.
- Brush olive oil over puff pastry strips and dip into nut-sugar mixture so strip is fully coated. Twist strip 4 to 6 times.
- Place twists onto parchment lined sheet and bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. While still hot, drizzle honey or silan over twists.
