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Easy Nutella Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Jul 20, 2023 · 5 Comments

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This recipe for Nutella Puff Pastry Pinwheels creates a delicious and quick to make dessert. The flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry combined with creamy Nutella and crunchy hazelnuts make these a crowd-pleasing treat. In less than half an hour you will have a pastry that looks like it came straight from a bakery window!

puff pastry pinwheels with Nutella and hazelnuts

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Ingredients

These Nutella pinwheels use the following five ingredients:

  • Puff pastry: store-bought is fine to use. Or, check out my Quick Puff Pastry recipe if you prefer to make your own.
  • Chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella): you may use any quality hazelnut and chocolate spread.
  • Hazelnuts: chop the hazelnuts and toast lightly.
  • Egg: lightly whipped, used for brushing on the outside of the pastry prior to baking.
  • Raw or granulated sugar: sprinkled on the treat before baking for a little added crunch and sweetness.
ingredients needed to make Nutella pinwheels

Instructions

This recipe makes nine puff pastry pinwheels filled with Nutella and hazelnuts. Check out my short video on YouTube for a visual guide to assemble the pastries.

Start by rolling a sheet of puff pastry to a 12" x 12" square. Next, cut nine 3" x 3" squares from the pastry. Use a cutting wheel or pairing knife to cut diagonally from the corners of each pastry square to approximately 1 inch from the center.

how to cut puff pastry

Place 1 tablespoon of Nutella (chocolate hazelnut spread) in the center of each pastry. Sprinkle hazelnuts over the Nutella. Next, fold every other point toward the center, slightly overlapping them in the middle. Press down lightly on the centers to ensure the pastry retains its shape while baking.

filling and folding puff pastry pinwheels with Nutella and hazelnuts

Finally, brush the tops of each pastry with the whipped egg. Sprinkle with raw or granulated sugar. Place on a a non-stick cookie sheet and bake for 16 - 18 minutes at 400 degrees F. Cool on a wire rack before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Storage

These Nutella Puff Pastry Pinwheels are best served the day you make them. Place in an airtight container once the pastries are completely cooled.

FAQs

What is puff pastry?

Puff pastry is a laminated pastry with alternating layers of butter and dough. It is buttery, light and flaky. Check out this article for an in-depth description.

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puff pastry pinwheels with Nutella and hazelnuts

Nutella Pinwheels Recipe

Flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry combined with the creamy Nutella and crunchy hazelnuts make these a crowd-pleasing treat.
5 from 32 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Cooling Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 267 kcal

Equipment

  • 3" Square cookie cutter (or sharp knife and a ruler)
  • 1 Cookie Sheet Pan
  • 1 Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 Sheet Puff Pastry Rolled to a 12" x 12" square
  • ½ Cup Nutella Or other hazelnut spread
  • 2 Tablespoon Hazelnuts Chopped and lightly toasted
  • 1 Large Egg Whipped lightly
  • 1 Tablespoon Granulated or Raw Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400℉ (205℃)
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Roll a sheet of puff pastry to a 12" x 12" square.
    1 Sheet Puff Pastry
  • Cut nine 3" x 3" squares from the pastry.
  • Use a cutting wheel or pairing knife to cut diagonally from the corners of each pastry square to approximately 1 inch from the center.
    how to cut puff pastry for pinwheels
  • Place 1 tablespoon of Nutella (hazelnut spread) in the center of each pastry. Sprinkle hazelnuts over the Nutella.
    ½ Cup Nutella, 2 Tablespoon Hazelnuts
  • Fold the pastry corners toward the center so they slightly overlap, then gently press the middle to help the pastry hold its shape as it bakes.
    filling and folding puff pastry pinwheels with Nutella and hazelnuts
  • Brush the tops of each pastry with the whipped egg. Sprinkle lightly with sugar.
    1 Large Egg, 1 Tablespoon Granulated or Raw Sugar
  • Place pastries on prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 16 - 18 minutes. Pastry will be well-risen and golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Video

Notes

These pastries are best served the day you make them.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 31IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
Keyword nutella pinwheels, puff pastry pinwheels
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Comments

  1. Monidipa Dutta says

    January 06, 2024 at 4:04 pm

    Absolutely loved your Nutella Puff Pastry Pinwheels recipe! Super simple, and the flavors are a knockout. Even for a non-cook like me, it was a breeze. Thanks for making my kitchen adventures surprisingly enjoyable.

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  2. Bedabrata Chakraborty says

    January 05, 2024 at 7:10 am

    5 stars
    Love the recipe and will try it this holiday season. Quick question - can you please suggest a substitute for eggs? Many of my folks are vegetarians and vegans, How can I make it for them?

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      January 05, 2024 at 2:03 pm

      Hi, you may lightly brush the pastries with a bit of water. Just an FYI, Nutella is not vegan as it contains dairy - perhaps replace the Nutella with peanut butter. Also, many commercial brands of puff pastry are vegan but some contain butter so just check which one you purchase.

      Reply
  3. Merideth says

    January 02, 2024 at 6:12 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! This is so much more approachable than the huge snowflakes that use similar ingredients. My daughter loved it!

    Reply
  4. Beth says

    January 02, 2024 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    I love the creamy chocolate flavor of the Nutella with that crispy, flaky puff pastry crunch. These are delicious!

    Reply
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