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Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Braid Recipe

Aug 31, 2022 · 9 Comments

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Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Puff Pastry Braid: One of my most popular flavor combinations at the bakery is chocolate hazelnut cream (Nutella) and bananas. This combination is also a big winner at family gatherings when my French brother-in-law makes his famous crepes filled with Nutella and bananas - yum!! I don't know many people who will turn down a banana Nutella dessert!

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This Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Braid in puff pastry is one of those dessert recipes I can't resist nibbling on. As with most puff pastry desserts, this creation is best served the day it is made. That is when the flakiness of the dough is at its prime.

Puff pastry

Puff pastry may be made by hand or purchased from the freezer department. Making your own puff pastry is time consuming and requires patience. I prefer to make large batches so I always have some in the freezer. There are many good brands of frozen puff pastry available. When you need a quick dessert simply purchase a brand such as Pepperridge Farms. Check out my quick puff pastry recipe if you prefer to make your own.

Step by step video

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Storage

This dessert is best served the day you make it. After the pastry has cooled, store in an airtight container and leave at room temperature.

Variations

Sprinkle some toasted hazelnuts on top of the bananas for added texture and taste.

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📋 Recipe

Nutella banana dessert

Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Puff Pastry Braid Recipe

Chocolate hazelnut cream and bananas baked in a flaky pastry dough. Delicious an easy!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Cooling Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Pan
  • 1 Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Knife
  • Offset spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 Sheet Puff Pastry
  • ¾ Cup Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
  • 1 Large Banana, cut into ¼" slices
  • 1 Large Egg, lightly whipped (for brushing on puff pastry)
  • 1 Tablespoon Raw Sugar or Granulated Sugar (optional) (for sprinkling on puff pastry)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375° F
  • Slice banana into ¼" slices
  • Unfold puff pastry. Using an offset spatula or spoon, spread the chocolate hazelnut onto the middle third of the pastry sheet.
  • Cut 1" diagonal slits into both sides of the pastry (next to the hazelnut spread).
  • Cut off the 4 corner triangles of puff pastry and discard. Alternately working from each side of the pastry, fold the diagonal slits over each other to create a braided look.
  • Brush the top of the pastry braid with the whipped egg and optionally sprinkle with the sugar.
  • Bake for 15 - 18 minutes at 375°. Pastry will be golden and cooked through when it is done.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool 10 - 15 minutes before serving. Pastry is best served the day it is made.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword banana desserts, hazelnut banana, puff pastry desserts
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Comments

  1. Claudia says

    October 11, 2024 at 7:07 pm

    5 stars
    I made this last night, and we absolutely loved it. My husband and son couldn't get enough of it, and I was so impressed that I could make something so fancy looking without a lot of hassle.

    Reply
  2. Merideth says

    April 06, 2024 at 3:58 am

    5 stars
    This recipe brought back some sweet childhood nostalgia. My mother made braided pizza, but it had never occurred to me to put a sweet filling in it. This is sublime in every way.

    Reply
  3. Vince G. says

    November 27, 2022 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    This is easy to make and even easier to eat. The combination of the pastry, bananas and nutella really works. Thank you.

    Reply
  4. Rosey says

    November 09, 2022 at 11:27 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for the tips on how to store it. I love a good pastry on a slow weekend morning.

    Reply
  5. Ntensibe Edgar says

    November 08, 2022 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    Nnniiiccceeeee...this is one of my favourites for Friday morning's breakfast. It always slides so well on my tongue.

    Reply
  6. May says

    November 08, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    5 stars
    We were just watching a hack recipe of something like this, but with a totally different ingredient. My problem is where to get the puff pastry as I haven't used one before.

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      November 08, 2022 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      Most supermarkets will have puff pastry in the frozen dessert section.

      Reply
  7. Karen says

    September 03, 2022 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    Mine turned out great!!

    Reply
  8. Eleanor says

    September 01, 2022 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    This is crazy awesome tasting. Such a pretty dessert.

    Reply
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