Whether you're a pumpkin fan or not, these chocolate pumpkin pastry twists are sure to be a hit. A deliciously simple combination with a bit of sweet, a bit of spice, crisp pastry and soft filling. So good.

Close p of two chocolate pumpkin pastry twists

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It's pumpkin season, and I have to say we are loving it. I know some people find it all a bit much, and I admit I find the whole pumpkin spice everything a bit over the top. But REAL pumpkin, now that's something different.

My eldest son got super excited when he first say pumpkins in the supermarket a couple weeks ago and nagged me to get one. In fairness, it didn't take much nagging.

Chocolate pumpkin pastry twists in glass with two resting on each other in front

In the past, many of my pumpkin creations have been more savory, like pumpkin arancini (risotto balls), pumpkin gnocchi and pumpkin broccoli soup. But I have gone down the sweet line too with the chocolate chip and pumpkin empanadas I made last year.

These chocolate pumpkin pastry twists take a bit of inspiration from those empanadas but are so incredibly easy to make.

Chocolate pumpkin pastry twists in glass from overhead

I made them one day while my son was in school and we shared some with his teachers. They were an instant hit with everyone, even my husband who is not always that big in to sweeter things.

I say sweet, but actually these aren't over-the-top sweet, relying mainly on the chocolate. But it's definitely enough, especially with the tasty mix of textures.

twists of pastry with filling in them on board before baking

How to make chocolate pumpkin pastry twists

As you'll have seen in the video above, all you do is mix together some pumpkin puree, mascarpone, maple syrup and cinnamon. Then divide up some puff pastry into strips and top each with some of the pumpkin mixture. Dot on some chocolate chips and twist them up. Transfer to a baking sheet and brush with egg wash then bake.

See just how easy they are to make in the short video!

Gently sweet spiced pumpkin, gooey chocolate and crisp pastry, these chocolate pumpkin pastry twists have so much going for them with so little effort. They're the perfect, easy treat for fall and I know we'll definitely be making them again soon.

Chocolate pumpkin pastry twists in glass and some in front with chunk of pumpkin behind

Want other ideas for those chocolate chips? Try these!

Plus get more snack recipes, both sweet and savory, as well as fall recipes (including lots of pumpkin ideas!) in the archives.

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