This puff pastry with nutella and strawberries recipe only requires 6 simple ingredients and about 20 minutes of time. This easy dessert recipe is one kids and toddlers love because these chocolate hazelnut pastries are basically elevated Pop tarts.
This easy recipe is a great breakfast or dessert recipe to make year round. It is great to make during the summer months when strawberries are in season. This nutella puff pastry recipe can also be great around the holidays as a yummy option for Christmas brunch or Thanksgiving breakfast.
This was inspired by my Vanilla Sour Cream Cake with Strawberry Frosting on this site, and pairs well with these Cinnamon Brown Sugar Pancakes.
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Ingredients
Store bought puff pastry sheets with an egg wash can be used to make the flaky pastry. Spread on top is creamy nutella and fresh strawberries. This combination will remind you of a chocolate covered strawberry. There is then a glaze made of confectioners sugar and water drizzle over the dessert. This is the best way to add a little extra sweetness to the dessert.
- store-bought puff pastry sheets
- Nutella
- fresh strawberries
- water
- confectioners sugar
- egg
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 430 degrees. Let the sheets of puff pastry thaw to room temperature. Using a sharp knife, slice both sheets into thirds along the folds. Cut each third in half to make a rectangle. Use 6 pieces as the base and take the other six and cut out a rectangle in the middle to make a frame.
- Step 2: Place the frame along the edges of each base and push down lightly so they form together. Place the pastries on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Crack an egg into a bowl and whisk. Using a basting brush, baste the entirety of each pastry. This egg wash will help the pastry cook. Bake your pastries for about 10 minutes or until they begin to brown.
- Step 3: Place the Nutella in a microwave safe bowl and microwave about 20 seconds to make it more spreadable. Spread the Nutella in the middle of the pastry on the inside of the frame.
- Step 4: Slice the strawberries and place them over the Nutella. In a bowl combine the water and powdered sugar and drizzle that over the top. Serve and enjoy.
Hint: let the pastries sit a minute before spreading the Nutella. You will notice they are very puffy when they first come out but they do settle in and sink a little.
Substitutions
- Nutella - if you are not able to have a chocolate hazelnut spread, you can choose to use melted chocolate spread
- Puff Pastry - use gluten free puff pastry to make this a gluten free friendly recipe
- Strawberry - the strawberries can be swapped out with almost any fruit or can be omitted completely
Variations
- S'mores - switch out the fruit for marshmallows and a graham cracker crumble for a S'mores version
- Jams - switch out the fresh fruit for different fruit jams. Raspberry jam is a delicious flavor to try
- Ice Cream - add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for a delicious treat.
- Puff Pastry Nutella Twists - make a nutella puff pastry braid with the flaky pastries for a fun twist
- Hot Dog Puff Pastry - bake hot dogs into puff pastry for a savory option
See this puff pastry hot dog version of this recipe on my website!
Equipment
To make this recipe, you will need a baking sheet, parchment paper, and a basting brush.
You will also need a sharp knife or you can even use a pizza cutter to cut out equal squares to form your pastries.
How to Store Puff Pastry with Nutella
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge. They can also be stored covered on the counter for up to 3 days.
Once made, these ingredients do not stand up well to freezing.
Top Tip
Puff pastry bakes very quickly so make sure you keep a close eye on it. You want the puff pastry to bake to a perfect golden brown color. Also make sure the puff pastry is cold when going into the preheated oven. This assures you have an extra flaky puff pastry which is the best part of this recipe.
FAQ
You can make homemade puff pastry. It is not the easiest process though which is why this recipe uses store-bought puff pastry from the grocery store.
For this egg wash recipe, all you have to do is whisk one egg. You then want to baste the beaten egg onto the puff pastry before baking.
This is not necessary. As long as you are able to cut the puff pastry to the correct size, nothing else needs to be done prior to baking outside of the egg wash.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with nutella puff pastry:
📖 Recipe
Easy Puff Pastry Nutella Recipe with Strawberries
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- sharp knife or pizza cutter
- Basting Brush
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- ½ cup Nutella
- 6 strawberries
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¾ cup confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 430 degrees.
- Let the sheets of puff pastry thaw to room temperature. Using a sharp knife, slice both sheets into thirds along the folds. Cut each third in half to make a rectangle. Use 6 pieces as the base and take the other six and cut out a rectangle in the middle to make a frame.
- Place the frame along the edges of each base and push down lightly so they form together. Place the pastries on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Crack an egg into a bowl and whisk. Using a basting brush, baste the entirety of each pastry. This egg wash will help the pastry cook. Bake your pastries for about 10 minutes or until they begin to brown.
- Place the Nutella in a microwave safe bowl and microwave about 20 seconds to make it more spreadable. Spread the Nutella in the middle of the pastry on the inside of the frame.
- Slice the strawberries and place them over the Nutella. In a bowl combine the water and powdered sugar and drizzle that over the top. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- store leftovers on the counter for up to 3 days.
- once made, this recipe does not stand up well to freezing.
- make sure puff pastry is cold when putting it into the preheated oven for an extra flaky result.
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