Nutella Pastry Twists are a fun pastry, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Easily made with puff pastry and ready in just 30 minutes.
I love easy Desserts, especially when they only require a few ingredients to make! Store-bought puff pastry lets you whip up classic flaky bakery-style treats like these twists or Cherry Turnovers in no time!
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Sabrina’s Nutella Pastry Twists Recipe
Raise your hand if you are obsessed with Nutella! The delicious chocolate and hazelnut spread will quickly stay on your cravings list after just one spoonful. These pastry twists let the addicting spread be the star for a delicious treat perfect for Nutella fans.
Frozen puff pastry makes these twists come together easily. No need for handmade dough from scratch, simply pull it out of the freezer and give it time to thaw. Pop it in the refrigerator overnight so that it’s easy to work with without being too soft. If you thaw it at room temperature, keep a close eye on it so the dough doesn’t get too warm.
Serve them as an appetizer at a holiday party, take them as an on the go breakfast, add them to a brunch spread or pair with a scoop of ice cream for dessert. So many delicious ways to enjoy them!
How to Make
- Prep
Preheat the oven. Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray the paper with cooking spray or brush with oil.
- Roll the Dough
Dust flour over a flat work surface. Unfold a sheet of the puff pastry over the flour. Gently roll the pastry with a rolling pin to seal together any folds.
- Add the Filling
Add the Nutella onto the flattened dough and spread in an even layer to cover the sheet.
- Roll Second Sheet
On a separate floured surface, roll out the second pastry sheet. You could also transfer the sheet with Nutella to a baking sheet and use the same space.
- Layer
Cover the dough that is topped with the spread with the second dough sheet, lining it up neatly.
- Cut
Slice the dough into one-inch-wide strips. I like to use a pizza cutter but a large straight edge knife works too.
- Twist
Hold one end of a strip and gently twist all the way down. Place on the baking sheet and repeat with all the remaining twists.
- Egg Wash
Whisk the egg in a small bowl then brush it onto the twists.
- Coating
You can sprinkle the tops of the twists with sanding sugar if you want a little sweet crunch.
- Bake
Bake the twists in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Cool
Let the twists cool for at least 5 minutes before serving, the insides will be very hot. I would transfer them after 5-10 minutes to a wire cooling rack to keep them crispy.
Recipe Card
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen puff pastry , thawed but cold, 17.3-oz. package (2 sheets)
- flour , for dusting work surface
- 1 cup Nutella , or other chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 large egg
- coarse sanding sugar , optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Unfold one sheet of the puff pastry onto a lightly floured work surface. Using a rolling pin, lightly roll the pastry to seal together any folds.
- Spread Nutella onto the flattened puff pastry dough.
- Flatten the second sheet of puff pastry dough and place on top of the first sheet.
- Cut the dough into one-inch-wide strips and twist each strip into a twist and place on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg then brush it onto the twists.
- Sprinkle the twists with sanding sugar if desired.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the twists from the oven and allow them to cool for at least 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
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Chef’s Note: Homemade Nutella
Though Nutella is easy to find in most grocery stores, you can also make some from scratch. On the recipe card for my Nutella Bread you can find the instructions for my homemade version. Make a big batch and store what you don’t use in an airtight container or mason jar. It’ll keep for up to 2 weeks at room temperature or 2 months in the fridge.
Tips for this Recipe
- Puff pastry: Make sure the puff pastry dough is cold so that you can slice it easily without smashing it.
- Nutella: If the Nutellla is too hard to spread, you can microwave it on half power for a few seconds.
- Egg wash: Egg wash makes sure the pastry is shiny and golden brown and helps sanding sugar stick to the twists
How to Store
- Serve: These pastry twists will last up to a week in a storage container for up to a week.
- Store: If you store them in the refrigerator, you’ll extend the freshness of the twists for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze: These twists are able to be frozen in a freezer-safe storage bag or container for up to 3 months.
Variations
- Chocolate: For even more chocolate goodness, add chocolate shavings or dark chocolate chips to the Nutella spread or drizzle chocolate over the top once done baking.
- Nuts: Sprinkle crushed or chopped hazelnuts or slivered almonds to the Nutella filling.
- Espresso: Mix in 1-2 tablespoons of espresso to your spread. The coffee enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Spread: Add in a fruit jam to the spread like strawberry or raspberry.
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Your blog has so many pop up advertisements that you can’t read the recipes. 🙁 🙁
These are so good. I have made them twice now and both times none left
I am going to make these tomorrow with my granddaughter but may I say that the advertisements you have on your site are obliterating the recipe and makes it hard to read and follow.
Thanks for posting this recipe.
Thank you for letting us know.
Took these to brunch this morning, they were a big hit! Question: Pepperidge Farm puff pastry instructions say to bake at 400. Your instructions say 350, I split the difference and baked at 375. Is there a reason for the difference in temperature?
What a great question! How did they turn out for you? I baked at 350 degrees and they were yummy!
Freeze before or after baking?
I’m not sure I understand your question, I apologize.
This recipe encourages you to use puff pastry dough to save time. It generally comes frozen from the store so you will need to thaw the dough (but still needs to be cold) to assemble the twists.
If you would like to freeze the twists for a future event or for leftovers (if there are any!), these twists are able to be frozen in a freezer-safe storage bag or container for up to 3 months.
So good but so easy! My family loves these. I’m taking them to a potluck tonight.
Do these store overnight? Wanting to make ahead….
Yep! If you scroll up the blog post has a section on how to store them.
Went to make them but out of Nutella! Had a jar of biscoff spread so made them with it. They were a big hit made big tray of 50 not one left ??
Really long. I cut them in half almost would do 3rds. Very good though. I added heath bar crunch to Nutella.
I think I’ll frost them with a burned butter frosting.
My ginger friend loves them
These were so simple and turned out delicious! My twists weren’t the prettiest but didn’t matter at all the whole family loved them. I added chopped almonds to mine x
I’m so glad everyone enjoyed them.
It’s wonderful. My daughter like it.
Thank for sharing your recipe!
You’re welcome!
This is so easy and was delicious for my Nutella lovers. Thanks.
You’re welcome, Laura.
These turned out SO good!! We are huge Nutella fans and wanted to try these twists… they taste amazing and they look so beautiful too!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Eden. Thanks for the 5 stars.
What a fantastic and speedy dessert idea! Love it!
Thanks, Julia.