Description
Nutella twists offer a delightful French-inspired pastry perfect for sweet-toothed dessert enthusiasts. Delicate layers of puff pastry envelop rich chocolate spread, creating a luxurious treat guaranteed to satisfy chocolate cravings with elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) Nutella
Egg Wash and Finishing:
- 1 egg, beaten
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), creating an ideal environment for golden, crispy pastry. Prepare a baking sheet with a protective parchment paper lining.
- Gently unfurl the delicate puff pastry onto a flour-dusted surface, rolling it out with a light touch to ensure even thickness.
- Lavish the pastry with a generous spread of rich, velvety Nutella across one half, then tenderly fold the bare side over to encase the chocolate spread in a delectable embrace.
- Transform the pastry into elegant twists by slicing into slender strips. Carefully grasp each strip, twirling it with a rhythmic motion to create spiraled delights, then nestle them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Craft a lustrous finish by delicately painting each twist with a glossy egg wash, promising a golden, appetizing appearance.
- Slide the baking sheet into the heated oven, allowing the twists to bake for 12-15 minutes. Watch for a transformative golden-brown hue and a beautifully puffed texture that signals culinary perfection.
- Remove from the oven and let the twists rest momentarily. For an optional touch of elegance, dust with a light snowfall of powdered sugar, creating a final whisper of sweetness.
Notes
- Chilling the puff pastry before twisting helps maintain its flaky texture and prevents the butter from melting too quickly during preparation.
- Use room temperature Nutella for easier spreading and more even distribution across the pastry surface.
- Experiment with alternative spreads like almond butter, fruit preserves, or cream cheese for different flavor variations that cater to dietary preferences.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free puff pastry and ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free for those with sensitivity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg