Introduction
Twisty spiral pastries are perfect for New Year gatherings because they look fun, bake quickly, and are easy to pass around. You can start with simple dough—store-bought puff pastry, pizza dough, or crescent dough—and turn it into impressive swirls packed with sweet or savory flavor. Use these recipes as a base for your brunch trays, snack boards, or photo-ready party spreads.
1. New Year Cinnamon Sugar Puff Twists
Buttery, crisp, and coated in cinnamon sugar—great with coffee or hot chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 10 x 10 in / 25 x 25 cm)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Stir sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
- Unroll puff pastry and brush with melted butter.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the surface.
- Cut pastry into ½–¾ inch (1–2 cm) strips.
- Twist each strip several times and place on the baking sheet, pressing ends down.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Cool slightly on a rack.
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar and pile on a platter. Serve warm for best texture.
2. Cheesy Herb Party Spirals
These cheesy spirals work as a brunch side or a snack on a grazing board.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix shredded cheese, parmesan, herbs, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Brush puff pastry with melted butter.
- Sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over the pastry.
- Roll pastry tightly into a log from one side.
- Chill the log in the fridge for 10–15 minutes for easier slicing.
- Slice into ½-inch (1–1.5 cm) rounds and place flat on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with marinara or herby yogurt dip.
3. Spiraled Pesto Parmesan Bread Twists
Soft, chewy, and packed with pesto—perfect alongside eggs or a brunch salad.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough (about 13.8 oz / 390 g)
- ⅓ cup basil pesto
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Unroll pizza dough into a rectangle.
- Spread pesto evenly over the surface.
- Sprinkle parmesan over pesto.
- Fold dough in half lengthwise to cover the filling.
- Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) strips.
- Twist each strip and lay on the baking sheet, pressing ends down.
- Brush lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with extra pesto or a simple tomato sauce for dipping.
4. Maple Pecan Morning Swirl Pastries
These spirals taste like maple pecan rolls but bake faster thanks to puff pastry.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 3 tbsp softened butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Stir butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans together.
- Unroll puff pastry and spread butter mixture evenly over it.
- Roll pastry into a tight log from one side.
- Slice into ¾-inch (2 cm) rounds and arrange on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- While warm, drizzle with maple syrup.
How to Serve It
Serve slightly warm with extra chopped pecans sprinkled on top.
5. Savory Spinach Feta Spiral Bites
A bite-size option filled with classic spinach and feta.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped and wilted (or thawed frozen, squeezed dry)
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat olive oil in a pan and cook garlic and spinach for 1–2 minutes; cool.
- Mix spinach, feta, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the puff pastry.
- Roll into a tight log and chill for 10 minutes.
- Slice into ½-inch (1–1.5 cm) spirals and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until golden.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with tzatziki or plain Greek yogurt with lemon.
6. Nutella Hazelnut Party Spirals
These sweet spirals are simple to make and always popular on dessert trays.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ¼ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
- 2 tbsp chopped toasted hazelnuts (optional)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Gently warm the chocolate spread to make it easier to spread (if needed).
- Unroll puff pastry and spread chocolate-hazelnut spread in a thin, even layer.
- Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over the top.
- Roll into a tight log and chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Slice into ½–¾ inch (1–2 cm) spirals and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until puffed and golden at the edges.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar.
How to Serve It
Serve with coffee, hot chocolate, or a New Year dessert board.
7. Cheddar Bacon Spiral Breadsticks
Crispy, cheesy, and studded with bacon, these work as a brunch snack or side.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- ⅓ cup cooked bacon bits
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Unroll pizza dough into a rectangle.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle cheddar, bacon bits, and garlic powder over half the dough.
- Fold dough over to cover the filling.
- Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) strips.
- Twist each strip and press ends down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden and cheese is melted.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with ranch, honey mustard, or a simple sour cream dip.
8. Raspberry Cream Cheese Twist Pastries
Creamy, fruity spirals with a bakery-style look, perfect for brunch dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup raspberry jam
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll puff pastry and spread cream cheese over the surface.
- Dot or drizzle raspberry jam on top.
- Roll pastry into a log and chill for 10 minutes.
- Slice into spirals and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk into a drizzle and pour over warm pastries.
How to Serve It
Serve slightly warm with extra fresh berries on the platter.
9. Garlic Parmesan Spiral Bread Wreath
Shaped into a wreath, this spiral bread becomes a shareable centerpiece.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a round baking sheet.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, salt, and half the parsley.
- Unroll pizza dough, brush with garlic butter, and sprinkle parmesan.
- Roll into a log and slice into 1-inch (2.5 cm) spirals.
- Arrange the spirals in a ring on the baking sheet, slightly touching.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Brush with remaining garlic butter and sprinkle rest of parsley.
How to Serve It
Place a bowl of marinara or warm cheese dip in the center. Let guests pull apart pieces.
10. Everything Bagel Spiral Pastry Bites
All the bagel flavors, but in light, flaky pastry spirals.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ¼ cup softened cream cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix cream cheese and mozzarella in a small bowl.
- Spread mixture over puff pastry.
- Roll into a tight log and brush outside with melted butter.
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the log.
- Chill for 10 minutes, then slice into ½-inch (1–1.5 cm) spirals.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with extra cream cheese or smoked salmon dip.
11. Apple Cinnamon Spiral Danish
These taste like mini cinnamon rolls with tender apple pieces baked inside.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 small apple, peeled and finely diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk (for icing)
Instructions
- In a pan, melt butter, add apple, brown sugar, and cinnamon; cook 5–7 minutes until tender. Cool.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread cooled apple mixture over puff pastry.
- Roll into a log and chill for 10 minutes.
- Cut into spirals and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk into a glaze and drizzle over cooled pastries.
How to Serve It
Serve with coffee or chai for a cozy New Year morning.
12. Ham & Swiss Spiral Pinwheels
These savory pinwheels work for brunch, lunch, or snack boards.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4–5 slices deli ham
- ½ cup shredded Swiss or gruyère
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread a thin layer of Dijon over puff pastry.
- Arrange ham slices in a single layer.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over ham.
- Roll into a log and chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Slice into spirals and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until puffed and golden.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with extra Dijon or honey mustard.
13. Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Spiral Rolls
Mediterranean flavors that look colorful on any brunch table.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
- ¼ cup sliced black or Kalamata olives
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over puff pastry.
- Scatter sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and herbs over the cheese.
- Roll pastry into a log and chill briefly.
- Slice into ½–¾ inch (1–2 cm) spirals.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 14–16 minutes until golden.
How to Serve It
Serve warm or at room temperature with a simple tomato dip or olive oil for dipping.
14. Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Spirals
Sweet onions and tangy goat cheese make these savory spirals feel special.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan over medium-low heat.
- Add onion, salt, and sugar. Cook 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden. Cool.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread caramelized onions over puff pastry.
- Sprinkle goat cheese evenly on top.
- Roll into a log and chill for 10 minutes.
- Slice into spirals and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with fresh thyme or parsley scattered on the platter.
15. Chocolate Orange New Year Spirals
A bright citrus twist on chocolate pastry spirals.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt chocolate chips gently and let cool slightly.
- Stir sugar and orange zest together.
- Spread melted chocolate over puff pastry.
- Sprinkle the orange sugar evenly on top.
- Roll pastry into a log and chill.
- Slice into spirals and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes until puffed and golden at the edges.
- Dust with powdered sugar after cooling slightly.
How to Serve It
Pair with coffee, espresso, or orange-flavored tea at a New Year brunch.
16. Garlic Butter Cheese Twists
Crispy outside and soft inside, these are perfect for dipping and sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix melted butter, garlic, and salt.
- Unroll pizza dough into a rectangle.
- Brush with garlic butter and sprinkle both cheeses on top.
- Fold dough in half to cover filling.
- Cut into strips and twist each one.
- Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden and cheese is melted.
How to Serve It
Serve with marinara, queso, or a creamy dipping sauce.
17. Lemon Blueberry Spiral Pastries
Fresh berries and lemon glaze make these spirals bright and eye-catching.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ¼ cup blueberry jam or compote
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread blueberry jam lightly over puff pastry.
- Sprinkle lemon zest on top.
- Roll into a tight log and chill.
- Slice into spirals and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.
- Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to make a glaze and drizzle over cooled pastries.
How to Serve It
Serve with extra fresh blueberries on the platter.
18. New Year Pizza Spiral Bites
Tastes like mini pizza rolls, but prettier and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza dough
- ¼ cup pizza sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup mini pepperoni slices (or chopped regular pepperoni)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread pizza sauce thinly over rolled-out dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, pepperoni, and Italian seasoning evenly.
- Roll into a log and chill briefly.
- Slice into ¾-inch (2 cm) spirals and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
How to Serve It
Serve with extra warm pizza sauce for dipping.
19. Cheesy Jalapeño Twisty Spirals
A bit of heat and lots of cheese make these perfect for snack boards.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- 2 tbsp finely diced jalapeño (seeds removed for milder heat)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Stir cream cheese, cheddar, jalapeño, and garlic powder together.
- Spread mixture over puff pastry in a thin, even layer.
- Roll into a log and chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Slice into spirals and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until puffed and starting to brown.
How to Serve It
Serve with sour cream or yogurt dip to balance the spice.
20. Cinnamon Sugar Crescent Spirals
Use crescent dough for quick spiral pastries that taste like mini cinnamon buns.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tbsp softened butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) (per crescent dough package).
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Unroll crescent dough into a rectangle, pressing seams together.
- Spread softened butter over the surface.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly.
- Roll from the long side into a log.
- Slice into ¾-inch (2 cm) spirals and place cut-side down on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with a simple powdered sugar glaze if you like extra sweetness.
21. Savory Herb Cream Cheese Breakfast Spirals
Soft herb cheese filling makes these spirals ideal next to eggs or smoked salmon.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onion
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or dill
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix cream cheese, herbs, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the mixture over puff pastry in an even layer.
- Roll into a log and chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Slice into ½-inch (1–1.5 cm) spirals and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.
How to Serve It
Serve warm or at room temperature with smoked salmon, sliced cucumbers, or a simple salad.
22. Chocolate Almond New Year Spiral Stars
A pretty dessert-style spiral with chocolate and almond crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ¼ cup chocolate spread or melted chocolate
- ¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread chocolate over puff pastry in a thin layer.
- Sprinkle almonds and sugar evenly.
- Roll pastry into a log and chill briefly.
- Slice into spirals and slightly pinch a few points around the edge to create star-like shapes (optional).
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 14–16 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
How to Serve It
Arrange on a festive platter as a New Year dessert, with extra almonds scattered around.
Conclusion
Twisty spiral pastries are an easy way to make your New Year brunch table look fun and generous without complicated techniques. Start with a dough you like, pick a few sweet and savory combinations from this list, and fill your trays with golden spirals that guests can grab and share. Save your favorites, swap fillings through the season, and enjoy how quickly these little swirls disappear.
