Nutella Puff Pastry Twists, Knots, & Rolls Recipe
Delight in these easy-to-make Nutella puff pastry treats featuring twists, knots, and rolls. Perfectly flaky and filled with rich Nutella, they make a luscious dessert or snack that’s simple yet impressive.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 12 pastries 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry dough
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Topping
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the pastries.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Once the puff pastry sheets have thawed, place them on a lightly floured surface and gently roll out each sheet into a slightly larger, even rectangle without making the dough too thin.
- Spread Nutella: Evenly spread the 1/2 cup of Nutella over one sheet of puff pastry, then carefully place the second sheet on top, aligning the edges to fully cover the Nutella.
- Cut Dough Into Strips: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the layered dough into 12 strips about 1/2 inch thick, cutting horizontally across the rectangle from one long edge to the other.
- Shape Puff Pastries: Create various shapes with the strips: roll each strip from end to end to form rolls resembling cinnamon rolls; twist strips by holding each end and twirling in opposite directions; and make knots by twisting the strip first, then wrapping one end around the other and tucking the end underneath.
- Apply Egg Wash: Place the shaped pastries on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and brush each one with the beaten egg to give them a golden finish when baked.
- Bake: Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they are puffed, golden brown, and crisp.
- Cool and Finish: Remove from the oven and allow the pastries to cool slightly before dusting generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve: Enjoy these freshly baked Nutella puff pastries warm for a delightful treat.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold to handle easily.
- Do not roll the dough too thin to maintain flaky layers.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter for clean, precise cuts.
- Egg wash gives pastries an appealing glossy and golden look.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For a nut-free alternative, substitute Nutella with a safe chocolate spread.
Keywords: Nutella puff pastry, Nutella twists, easy puff pastry dessert, Nutella rolls, homemade Nutella pastries, puff pastry snacks
