Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Nutella Pastry Bites featuring flaky puff pastry filled with rich chocolate-hazelnut spread. Perfect as a sweet snack, brunch addition, or dessert, these bite-sized treats are golden, buttery, and dusted with powdered sugar for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Filling and Topping
- 1/3 cup Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread
- Optional: chopped hazelnuts or mini chocolate chips for filling or topping
Finish
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Pastry Squares: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking. Cut into 16 equal squares for uniform bite-sized portions.
- Add Filling: Place about 1 teaspoon of Nutella in the center of each pastry square. You may optionally add chopped hazelnuts or mini chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
- Seal Pastry Bites: Fold each square into a triangle over the filling or bring all four corners to the center, forming a small bundle. Press edges gently but firmly to seal the Nutella inside.
- Apply Egg Wash: Arrange the pastry bites on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg to give them a shiny, golden finish once baked.
- Bake: Place the tray in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bites cool slightly on a wire rack, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving to add a touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best flaky and gooey texture.
- Perfect for brunches, dessert platters, or as quick sweet snacks.
- You can prepare them ahead of time and reheat in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
