Nutella Puff Pastry Swirls Recipe
Delight in these easy-to-make Nutella Puff Pastries featuring flaky, golden layers of puff pastry wrapped around rich hazelnut spread. Perfect as a sweet snack or dessert, these pastries are brushed with egg wash for a beautiful glaze and dusted with confectionery sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 pastries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 package prepared puff pastry (thawed)
Filling
- ¾ cup Nutella hazelnut spread
Glaze & Topping
- 2 eggs
- 3 Tbsp confectionery sugar (powdered sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pastry: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Unwrap the thawed puff pastry sheets and place them on a clean surface. Gently roll both sheets to slightly expand their size, aiming to maintain even thickness without making them too thin to obtain extra pastries.
- Spread Nutella and Assemble: Evenly spread the Nutella hazelnut spread over one puff pastry sheet, covering all edges. Carefully place the second sheet on top, aligning the corners precisely.
- Cut into Strips: Use a pizza cutter to slice the double-layered pastry evenly into ½-inch wide strips.
- Twist and Shape Pastries: Twist each strip individually and then coil it into a swirl shape. Arrange the swirls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Apply Egg Wash: Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk well to create an egg wash. Generously brush the tops of the pastries with the egg wash to develop a glossy finish.
- Bake Pastries: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the pastries become golden brown, puffed, and flaky.
- Cool and Dust: Remove from the oven and let the pastries cool slightly. Dust with confectionery sugar before serving for added sweetness.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.
- You can substitute Nutella with any other chocolate or hazelnut spread if preferred.
- The egg wash helps pastries achieve a golden, shiny crust but can be omitted for an egg-free diet.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Keywords: puff pastry, Nutella, hazelnut spread, sweet pastries, dessert, easy baking
