Puff pastry and Nutella bunnies: a simple Easter treat that’s easy to make and delightful to look at.
The tradition of Easter bunnies
The chocolate Easter bunnies are a worldwide tradition rooted in ancient pagan rites related to fertility and spring. The rabbit, in fact, was considered a symbol of fertility and rebirth. Over time, this tradition has been associated with the Christian Easter, becoming a way to celebrate the holiday and give a sweet gift to both adults and children alike.
Puff pastry with Nutella is a delicious combination, which I also used to make Nutella pinwheels, very tasty and fun to prepare. It took me a few tries to figure out how to make the bunnies, but I finally did it, and I’m really proud of them.
You’ll see they’re not complicated, once you’ve seen the process, and quick, if you have kids, you’ll have a blast. Very few ingredients, puff pastry and Nutella, a little bit of skill, and you’re all set. I almost forgot, they’re fantastic to munch on.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Easter
- Energy 263.39 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 24.96 (g) of which sugars 10.56 (g)
- Proteins 3.19 (g)
- Fat 16.72 (g) of which saturated 7.01 (g)of which unsaturated 8.90 (g)
- Fibers 1.46 (g)
- Sodium 80.19 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 51 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry
- 5.29 oz Nutella®
- 0.35 oz milk
Tools
- Pizza Cutter Professional Round Pizza Wheel, φ9cm Pizza Wheel, Stainless Steel Blades with Anti-Coating, Non-Slip Handle Silicone Grip, for Pizza, Cakes and Pies, Waffle, Bread Dishwasher Safe
- Parchment Paper Cuki Parchment Paper Sheets 33 x 38 cm – 25 sheets – 1 pack
Steps
Roll out the puff pastry, spread Nutella on one half, leaving a border of about 0.39 inches. Fold over the other half of the pastry, using the pastry paper for help. Seal with a fork.
Using a pizza cutter, cut the pastry into narrow strips, about 6/8, going from one side to the other. Take each strip, position it in a horseshoe shape, then twist twice to create a shape like the one shown above. With an open circle at the bottom and the two ends curled upwards. While doing this, ensure the strip is sideways, allowing the Nutella to show.
Place the bunnies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush the pastry with milk, bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden. Let cool and add the tails; I used small white meringues, glued on with a little Nutella.
Storage of Puff Pastry and Nutella Bunnies
It is important to store them in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources and direct light.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Why not try making puff pastry and Nutella bunnies at home?
With a little patience and creativity, you can create chocolate bunnies that are perfect for making your Easter even more special.
