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Puff pastry twists with Nutella inside on a small baking tray.
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Chocolate Puff Pastry Twists

These chocolate puff pastry twists are buttery, flaky and filled with Nutella! They are a simple recipe made with store bought puff pastry and Nutella.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12 servings*
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets puff pastry, from a 17.3 ounce package thawed but still cold
  • ¾ cup Nutella
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • coarse sugar for sprinkling
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped nuts optional
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fruit such as bananas or strawberries optional

Instructions

  • Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions.
  • Preheat oven to 375 Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg and water. Set aside.
  • Lightly flour your surface. Unfold one thawed puff pastry sheet and lay it flat. Roll it out a few times length and width-wise until the seams are blended.
  • Use an offset spatula to spread the Nutella evenly on the puff pastry sheet. Leave about a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
  • Sprinkle lightly with finely chopped nuts or fruit, if using.
  • Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the first sheet. Gently press the edges to seal them.
  • Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the pastry into 1 inch wide strips. Cut the strips in half, if desired.*
  • Pick the strip up and twist the ends in opposite directions until strip twists. Place twists on baking sheet.
  • Brush the twists with the egg wash. Sprinkle generously with coarse sugar.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes until twists have are puffed, flaky and golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes. Enjoy warm!

Notes

*Recipe makes about 12 full length twists or 24 smaller twists. 
These chocolate puff pastries are best when they're fresh because that is when they are flaky and crispy.
Storage: Store leftover Nutella puff pastry in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Leftovers are best warmed in a toaster oven or in a 300 F oven for a few minutes. This will bring back some of the flakiness of the pastry. Freeze these twists in a freezer safe storage bag for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twist | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg