Nutella Croissants with Hazelnuts Recipe
Delight in these easy-to-make Nutella Croissants featuring flaky puff pastry filled with rich Nutella and crunchy hazelnuts. Perfect for a decadent breakfast or sweet snack, these croissants are dusted with icing sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and crisped to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 croissants
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Pastry:
- 2 sheets (250g each) puff pastry
- Flour for dusting
Filling:
- ½ cup Nutella
- 20 g hazelnuts, chopped
Finishing:
- Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace: Lightly dust your clean surface with flour to prevent the puff pastry from sticking.
- Roll out the pastry: Place one sheet of puff pastry on the floured surface and gently roll it out slightly to smooth any creases.
- Cut the pastry: Cut the puff pastry sheet into triangles of equal size to create croissant shapes.
- Add the filling: Spoon about a teaspoon of Nutella at the wide end of each triangle, then sprinkle a few chopped hazelnuts on top.
- Shape the croissants: Starting from the wide end, carefully roll each triangle towards the tip to form the croissant shape, tuck the tip underneath to secure.
- Repeat with second sheet: Repeat the rolling, cutting, filling, and shaping process with the second sheet of puff pastry.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Bake the croissants: Place the shaped croissants on the tray, spacing them evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and dust: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on a rack. Dust with icing sugar before serving for an elegant finish.
Notes
- For a shinier finish, brush the croissants with a beaten egg before baking.
- You can substitute hazelnuts with almonds or walnuts if preferred.
- Ensure the puff pastry is cold before working with it for best puff results.
- Serve warm to enjoy the melted Nutella inside.
