If you’re craving something warm, chocolatey, and flaky pastry without spending hours in the kitchen, this Nutella puff pastry is about to become your new favorite treat. It’s golden, swirly, buttery, and filled with melty hazelnut goodness, the kind of quick bake that feels fancy but takes almost no effort.
I love this recipe for busy days when I need a quick sweet fix for hunger or cravings. The combo of buttery pastry and creamy Nutella melts together into a warm, sweet treat that feels fancy but comes together in minutes. With just a handful of ingredients, these little nutella dessert swirls puff perfectly in the oven and taste like something straight out of a bakery.
If you’re a Nutella lover like me, don’t stop with these puff pastry swirls! Try my silky Nutella Mousse for a rich, no-bake dessert, my fluffy Nutella Waffles for the ultimate weekend breakfast, or my quick and elegant Nutella-Covered Strawberries for a simple treat that always impresses.
With the Christmas season just around the corner, add the Nutella puff pastry to your holiday spread with Strawberry Santas and Christmas Crunch! If you love simple, crowd-pleasing sweets, you’re going to love my other puff pastry recipes. With leftover pastry sheets, try Apple Turnovers with Puff Pastry or Pumpkin Hand Pies.
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- Why You'll Love This Nutella Puff Pastry Recipe
- Ingredients & Substitutions
- Instructions (For Nutella Puff Pastry Recipe)
- Variations For Nutella Puff Pastry Desserts
- Equipment
- Serving Suggestions For This Easy Nutella Dessert
- Storage And Reheating Tips
- Top Tips For This Nutella Swirl Pastry
- FAQ
- Related
- Pairing
- Nutella Puff Pastry (Easy 4-Ingredient Dessert)
Why You'll Love This Nutella Puff Pastry Recipe
Quick and Easy — This is the kind of bake you can pull together in under 30 minutes. No mixing bowls, no special equipment, and no complicated steps. If you need a quick puff pastry dessert, this Nutella puff pastry is exactly that.
Bakery-style Results — This puff pastry with nutella is homemade but looks bakery level fancy! You get golden, flaky layers with a gooey Nutella center. It can be served at fancy gatherings or as a dessert after a fine meal.
Versatile and Kid-friendly — Whether you’re serving it for breakfast, brunch, a snack, or dessert, it works in every scenario. Kids especially love these chocolatey swirls. Plus, if you enjoy experimenting, this recipe is the perfect base for countless puff pastry dessert variations.
Minimal Ingredients — Puff pastry, Nutella, and an egg wash, that’s all. You probably have everything on hand already, which is why this Nutella puff pastry recipe is one I make over and over again.
Ingredients & Substitutions
This Nutella Puff Pastry Braid is the kind of easy dessert recipe everyone needs in their back pocket, made with simple ingredients, loaded with creamy chocolate hazelnut spread, and baked into the most irresistible flaky puff pastry layers.
Lets see the ingredients needed below.
- Puff Pastry: Store-bought puff pastry sheets works perfectly and you can also use homemade puff pastry. Just make sure it’s fully thawed before rolling.
- Nutella Spread: Nutella gives you that classic creamy hazelnut flavor that makes this recipe irresistible. You can substitute it with any chocolate hazelnut spread, dark chocolate spread, or simple chocolate spread. Everything works well in this chocolate puff pastry dessert.
- Egg Wash: it gives that gorgeous golden brown colour to the pastry.
- Powdered Sugar (Optional): A light dusting adds a sweet finish and makes the swirls look extra pretty. You can substitute it with coconut sugar powder.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions (For Nutella Puff Pastry Recipe)
You can even make these puff pastry braids in the air fryer for a quicker bake! Serve with fresh strawberries on the side for a bright, fruity touch. Whether you’re craving a quick dessert, hosting brunch, or trying a fun twist like a Nutella puff pastry braid, these flaky pastries are guaranteed to be a hit. Let's see how to make this easy baking treat with the below steps.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, unroll the puff pastry sheet and gently roll it out using a rolling pin, keeping it rectangular.
Warm the Nutella slightly (about 10–15 seconds in the microwave) so it spreads easily. Using a spatula or offset spatula, evenly spread it over the puff pastry, all the way to the edges.
Place the second puff pastry sheet on top, pressing gently to seal. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the layered pastry into ½-inch-wide strips (you should get about 12 long strips).
Take each strip and twist it tightly, then roll it from one end inward to form a swirl.
Tuck the loose end underneath to hold its shape.
Arrange the swirls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Brush the tops lightly with the egg wash for a golden finish.
Place the baking sheet in your preheated oven and bake the Nutella swirls for 15–18 minutes, or until they’re perfectly puffed, irresistibly flaky, and beautifully golden all over. The pastry should have crisp edges with soft, chocolatey layers inside. Once out of the oven, let the swirls cool on the tray for a few minutes so they can set without breaking apart. Then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling. If you want to make them extra pretty, dust the tops with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving, it adds the perfect sweet touch and makes these pastries look bakery-worthy!
Hint: Warm the Nutella for 10–15 seconds before spreading, it goes on smoother and helps create those perfect, even chocolate swirls!
Variations For Nutella Puff Pastry Desserts
- Nutella Almond Puff Pastry — If you love a nutty flavour more than chocolate, add a sprinkle of sliced or finely chopped almonds inside before rolling the strips. They toast beautifully in the oven and add a delicious crunch to this Nutella puff pastry. Follow the recipe as usual.
- Cinnamon Nutella Puff Pastry Swirls — For something warm and cozy, dust cinnamon over the Nutella layer before adding the top pastry sheet. The hint of spice balances the sweetness in this Nutella dessert without any extra steps.
- Raspberry Nutella Puff Pastry Dessert — If you enjoy fruity pastries, dot small amounts of raspberry jam over the Nutella layer before assembling. The tartness pairs wonderfully with the chocolate. Bake them following the instructions in this recipe.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Rolling pin
- Spatula or offset spatula
- Sharp knife
- Pastry brush
- Cooling rack
- Measuring cups and spoons
Serving Suggestions For This Easy Nutella Dessert
Dessert Board: You can make this Nutella puff pastry for any gathering. Serve them on a board with other puff pastry desserts like Puff Pastry Apple Turnover and Pumpkin Hand Pies. You can also pair them with Cookies, Truffles, and Brownies.
Hot Beverages: These Nutella Puff Pastry swirls are the perfect pairing for a warm cup of hot chocolate, tea, or Salted Caramel Latte, or Vanilla Bean Latte.
Holiday Spread: Add them to a Christmas dessert board with Strawberry Santas, Christmas Cake Pops, Dark Chocolate Fudge, Biscoff truffles and Christmas Crunch.
Brunch Spread: This puff pastry dessert can fit beautifully alongside Oatmeal Muffins, fruit bowls, and Oatmeal Mug Cake for an easy brunch.
Ice Cream: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a decadent Nutella dessert everyone loves.
Storage And Reheating Tips
Room Temperature: Store cooled pastries in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator: Individually wrap Nutella puff pastry tightly in a plastic wrap. They keep well in the fridge for about 4 days. The texture stays crisp if you reheat them briefly before serving.
Freezer: Freeze baked pastries in freezer safe ziplock bags for up to 2 months. Lay them flat until frozen, then store in freezer bags.
Reheating:
Warm pastries in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5–7 minutes to revive the flaky texture. Avoid the microwave because it softens the pastry and removes the crispness.
Top Tips For This Nutella Swirl Pastry
- Always thaw the puff pastry fully before using. Cold or stiff pastry will crack when rolled.
- Don’t skip warming the Nutella. It spreads much easier and prevents tearing.
- Twist the strips tightly so the swirls bake up neatly and evenly.
- Keep the baking sheet chilled until baking if your kitchen is warm. Cold pastry puffs the best.
- Dust with powdered sugar right before serving to keep it from melting into the pastry.
FAQ
Yes! You can assemble the swirls and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking.
The oven may not have been hot enough. Puff pastry needs a strong blast of heat so 400°F (200°C) is perfect.
Absolutely. It works beautifully in this puff pastry dessert, just make sure it’s rolled to the same thickness as store-bought sheets.
Yes, any chocolate hazelnut spread or dark chocolate spread will work in this Puff Pastry with Nutella.
Tuck the end firmly underneath. You can also press lightly after shaping to help the swirl hold.
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Pairing
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Nutella Puff Pastry (Easy 4-Ingredient Dessert)
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
- Spatula
- Parchment paper
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup Nutella spread or any chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 small egg beaten (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar optional, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, unroll the puff pastry sheet and gently roll it out using a rolling pin, keeping it rectangular.
- Warm the Nutella slightly (about 10–15 seconds in the microwave) so it spreads easily. Using a spatula or offset spatula, evenly spread it over the puff pastry, all the way to the edges.
- Place the second puff pastry sheet on top, pressing gently to seal.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the layered pastry into ½-inch-wide strips (you should get about 12 long strips).
- Take each strip and twist it tightly, then roll it from one end inward to form a swirl. Tuck the loose end underneath to hold its shape.
- Arrange the swirls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Brush the tops lightly with the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until puffed, flaky, and beautifully golden.
- Allow the swirls to cool for a few minutes on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Always thaw the puff pastry fully before using. Cold or stiff pastry will crack when rolled.
- Don’t skip warming the Nutella. It spreads much easier and prevents tearing.
- Twist the strips tightly so the swirls bake up neatly and evenly.
- Keep the baking sheet chilled until baking if your kitchen is warm. Cold pastry puffs the best.
- Dust with powdered sugar right before serving to keep it from melting into the pastry.
Eva says
Bookmarking this one for the holidays. We love Nutella over here! Thank you.
Abi Guna says
Yay, happy to hear that! Can't go wrong with Nutella!
Therese says
These did not last long in my house! They are sooooo good.
Abi Guna says
Yay, happy to hear that!
Leanne says
This came together fast and was straightforward. I love the nutella and puff pastry. Thanks for sharing this great recipe.
Abi Guna says
Glad you enjoyed the recipe, thank you!
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Madhu says
Wow! This Nutella puff pastry sounds like the ultimate quick treat! I love that it’s golden, flaky, and swirly, it looks fancy but sounds so easy!
Abi Guna says
Yes its so flaky and very easy to make them!
Courtney says
My niece loves nutella (and helping in the kitchen!) so I'm super excited to try this with her the next time she visits. I have a feeling we'll both love it!
Abi Guna says
Yay, happy baking!! Can't go wrong with nutella and pastries!
Abi Guna says
I had so much fun making this Nutella Puff Pastry, it’s honestly the easiest dessert ever! The flaky layers with that warm, creamy Nutella swirl were perfect, and it disappeared so fast at home.