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Just 5 ingredients for our quick and cute puff pastry candy canes – a deliciously jolly way to start your day!
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We LOVE to make our food festive and fun, especially during the holidays! Our adorable puffy pastry candy canes are a favorite during the Christmas season.
You only need 5 ingredients (you heard me right) and they are ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes. Quick and tasty! We used strawberry preserves and added a simple glaze for extra sweetness.
The kids love to grab one (or two) for breakfast on the way out the door, and we also love to serve them at holiday gatherings and parties. They’re cute and yummy and perfect for kids and adults.
Try our Candy Cane Danish for most Christmas cuteness!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- 5 ingredients! You don’t need much to make this cute breakfast.
- For on the go. This delicious brunch or breakfast is completely portable, grab one on your way out the door!
- Ready in no time. From start to finish you need just 30 minutes to whip these up! Great for busy mornings!!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 20 minutes COOK TIME: 10 minutes
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- ½ cup strawberry jam – raspberry jam or cherry pie filling
- 1 egg
Glaze
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- ½-1 teaspoon milk
- optional flavor – add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
How to Make Puffy Pastry Candy Canes
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner.
- ASSEMBLE. Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it in half short-wise. Spoon ½ cup jam onto 1 sheet and spread all over almost to the edges. Add the other plain sheet on top of the jam sheet and pinch the edges. Use a pizza cutter to cut into 1-inch strips.
- Twist the strips and place them on the prepared baking sheet curving one end up top to form a candy cane shape.
- In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg and brush each candy cane with the egg wash.
- BAKE. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- GLAZE. Whisk ¼ cup powdered sugar and ½-1 teaspoon milk.
- Remove canes from oven and while still warm, drizzle with glaze.
Complete The Meal
Side Dishes
Eggs and Potatoes
21 mins
Christmas Breakfast Casserole
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Hash Brown Egg Cups
35 mins
Bacon in the Oven
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Puff Pastry Candy Canes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- 1 egg
Glaze
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- ½-1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it in half short-wise. Spread jam all over 1 of the sheets almost to the edges. Add the plain sheet on top of the jam sheet and pinch the edges. Cut into 1-inch strips.
- Twist the strips and place them on the prepared sheet curving one end up top to form a cane.
- Whisk the egg and brush each candy cane with the egg wash.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk.
- Remove canes from the oven. While still warm, drizzle with glaze or with powdered sugar.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Prepare up to 2 hours ahead of time. Cover and store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
All I can say is delicious. I made these last night for our family boat parade and they were a hit. Everyone loved them. So good with hot chocolate or coffe. There were none left. Guess I’ll have to make more. Thanks for another great recipe.
Yay! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed these. Thanks for sharing your experience and trying more recipes!!