Description
These Nutella Croissants are flaky, buttery pastries filled with rich chocolate hazelnut spread. Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes, this easy Nutella croissants recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a quick sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or 1 sheet puff pastry
- ½ cup Nutella (or chocolate hazelnut spread)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Optional additions:
- Sliced bananas or strawberries
- Chopped hazelnuts
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll crescent dough (or puff pastry) and cut into triangles if needed.
- Place a spoonful of Nutella near the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll from the wide end to the tip to form croissants, sealing edges well.
- Place on baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve warm for a gooey, chocolatey center.
Notes
Do not overfill to prevent leaking during baking.Puff pastry gives a flakier texture; crescent dough is softer and quicker.Best served warm for maximum flavor and texture.Add fruits or nuts for extra variety and texture.