Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Chocolate Hazelnut Rolls featuring flaky puff pastry filled with luscious chocolate hazelnut spread and crunchy toasted hazelnuts. Perfect as a sweet breakfast treat or a dessert, these rolls are baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Filling
- ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
- ¼ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
Topping
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet just enough to smooth out any creases without thinning it too much.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread the chocolate hazelnut spread over the entire surface of the puff pastry, ensuring a uniform layer for consistent flavor.
- Sprinkle Hazelnuts: Distribute the chopped toasted hazelnuts evenly over the chocolate spread to add a crunchy texture and deepen the hazelnut flavor.
- Roll the Pastry: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the pastry tightly into a log to encase the filling and create the classic swirl shape.
- Slice Rolls: Slice the rolled log into 8 to 10 equal pieces, depending on your preferred roll size, and place them cut side up on the prepared baking sheet spaced slightly apart.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of each roll lightly with the beaten egg to help them develop a beautiful golden and shiny crust during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Finish: Allow the rolls to cool slightly on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar if desired for a touch of extra sweetness before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature as a perfect breakfast treat or dessert.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle the rolls with melted chocolate or sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top before baking to balance the sweetness.
- Try using crescent dough or brioche dough instead of puff pastry for a richer, more buttery variation.
