The Nutella puff pastry heart is a simple yet impressive dessert, perfect to bring to the table when you want to amaze with just a few ingredients. Its romantic shape makes it ideal for Sunday breakfast, a special snack, or to celebrate occasions like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or a birthday.
The preparation is easy and accessible to everyone: you only need two rolls of puff pastry, a bit of Nutella, and a few simple steps to achieve a beautifully braided dessert that’s irresistible to taste. The golden and crunchy surface encloses a soft and delicious heart, which you can personalize with a final decoration of Nutella and powdered sugar.
An ideal idea even when you have guests and little time available, because this puff pastry heart combines simplicity, taste, and a scenic result that captivates at first glance.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4/6 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Mother's Day, Valentine's Day
Ingredients for Nutella Puff Pastry Heart:
- 2 rolls round puff pastry
- 5 tablespoons Nutella
- as needed milk (for brushing the dessert)
- as needed sugar sprinkles
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools for Nutella Puff Pastry Heart:
- 1 Knife
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Brush silicone
- 1 Baking Tray round non-stick
- 1 Oven De Longhi
Steps for Preparing and Cooking the Nutella Puff Pastry Heart:
Start by creating a heart shape with parchment paper measuring approximately 11 x 9 inches. Lay it on the round sheets of puff pastry and cut out the heart shape. With the pastry scraps, lightly knead, roll out again, and cut out more small hearts using a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
Place the first puff pastry heart on a work surface.
Spread an even layer of Nutella on the heart, leaving a half-inch border.
Cover with the other puff pastry heart and gently press to adhere the pastry well.
Place a heart-shaped cookie cutter on the pastry as shown.
Cut many strips as shown.
Twist each strip on itself, remove the cookie cutter, and brush with milk or an egg yolk mixed with a bit of milk if you want a more golden pastry after baking. Add sugar sprinkles if desired or alternatively hazelnut sprinkles.
Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for 20 minutes until golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely. If desired, decorate the central heart with Nutella placed in a piping bag and finish with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Here is your dessert ready to be served.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I prepare the Nutella puff pastry heart in advance?
Yes, you can prepare it a few hours in advance and store it at room temperature. It is advisable to sprinkle the powdered sugar just before serving.
Can I use a different spread instead of Nutella?
Yes, you can replace Nutella with hazelnut cream without cocoa, pistachio cream, almond cream, or another spread of your choice.
How can I prevent the Nutella from leaking out during baking?
It is important not to spread the Nutella too close to the edges and to seal the two pastry sheets well before proceeding with the cuts.
