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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
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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.

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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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