Description
Delightful Nutella Twists dance between flaky puff pastry layers, promising indulgent spirals of chocolatey goodness. Quick and effortless preparation ensures sweet satisfaction that will leave guests craving more with each elegant, twisted bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) Nutella
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
Finishing:
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by warming your kitchen to room temperature and gathering essential equipment including a clean surface, rolling pin, baking sheet, and parchment paper.
- Unroll the delicate puff pastry onto a lightly dusted surface, gently stretching it to create an even rectangular shape with smooth edges.
- Transform the pastry into a decadent canvas by generously spreading rich Nutella across one half, ensuring complete and even coverage to the edges.
- Carefully fold the uncovered pastry section over the Nutella-coated surface, creating a layered rectangular package that seals the chocolate spread between buttery pastry sheets.
- Using a sharp knife or pastry cutter, slice the folded pastry into precise strips approximately one inch wide, maintaining consistent width for uniform twists.
- Carefully lift each strip and twist it dramatically, creating elegant spirals that will showcase beautiful chocolate-marbled patterns when baked.
- Arrange the twisted strips on the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow proper expansion during cooking.
- Whisk an egg until smooth and gently brush each twist with the golden mixture, which will create a lustrous, appetizing exterior.
- Position the baking sheet in a preheated oven set at 375F (190C), allowing the twists to transform into golden, puffy delicacies in 12-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the twists rest momentarily, then optionally dust with a light snowfall of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Check pastry freshness by ensuring it’s cold and firm before unrolling to maintain flaky texture.
- Work quickly with puff pastry to prevent it from becoming too warm and losing its delicate layers.
- Use high-quality chocolate-hazelnut spread for maximum flavor depth and richness.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like almond butter, fruit preserves, or cream cheese for dietary variations.
- Gluten-free option: Replace traditional puff pastry with gluten-free puff pastry available in specialty stores.
- Reduce sugar by selecting dark chocolate Nutella or using less powdered sugar for dusting.
- Create uniform twists by using a pizza cutter or sharp knife for precise, even strips.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by using a preheated baking sheet and positioning rack in the middle of the oven.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg