Puff pastry treats filled with chestnuts and Nutella are a simple and delicious idea to bring all the autumn aroma to the table in just a few minutes.
Crunchy on the outside and with a soft, chocolaty heart, they contain an irresistible filling of Nutella and steamed chestnuts, offering a contrast of textures and flavors that captivates with the first bite.
They are made quickly with ready-made puff pastry and a few ingredients, ideal for creatively recycling leftover chestnuts.
Perfect to serve for breakfast, as a dessert after dinner, or to accompany a coffee, these treats have a rustic yet elegant appearance: two overlapping puff pastry discs with three small decorative incisions that reveal the melting Nutella filling.
During cooking, the pastry puffs up and becomes golden and flaky, while the heart remains soft and fragrant with chestnuts.
An easy and impressive recipe that smells of autumn, home, and sweetness made with love.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 treats
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for the puff pastry treats filled with chestnuts and Nutella:
- 1 rectangular puff pastry roll
- 8 steamed chestnuts
- 3 tablespoons Nutella®
- to taste milk
- to taste brown sugar
- to taste powdered sugar
Tools for the puff pastry treats filled with chestnuts and Nutella:
- 1 Cookie Cutter
- 1 Piping Bag
- 1 Brush silicone
- 1 Baking Tray
Steps for preparing and cooking the puff pastry treats filled with chestnuts and Nutella:
For this recipe, we used steamed chestnuts prepared by us. Alternatively, you can purchase pre-cooked ones which are easily found in supermarkets.
Unroll the puff pastry and use a cookie cutter to cut out 2.8-inch diameter discs. Re-knead the pastry scraps to make more discs. We got 16 discs, which corresponds to 8 treats.
On half of the discs, make three small central cuts to allow steam to escape during cooking and to reveal the filling.
On the other discs (the whole ones), place a tuft of Nutella in the center using a piping bag: this way, the filling will be well-measured and tidy.
Then add a chestnut on top of the cream.Cover each filled disc with one of those with cuts and gently press the edges with your fingers or the tines of a fork to seal well.
Brush the surface with milk for an even golden finish.
Cooking:
Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 15 minutes until puffed and golden.For air fryer cooking, set to 338°F for 10/12 minutes until golden, placing them directly on the air fryer rack.
Let cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use chestnut cream instead of boiled chestnuts?
Yes, if you prefer a sweeter and more uniform taste, you can replace the crumbled chestnuts with a teaspoon of chestnut cream for each treat.
How do I store the treats?
They keep for 2 days at room temperature, covered with a cake dome. You can briefly warm them in the oven to make them crisp again.
Can they be frozen?
It’s best to freeze them raw, already formed and well sealed: you just need to bake them directly from frozen, adding 3-4 minutes to the cooking time.
Can I use another spread instead of Nutella?
Sure! Hazelnut, pistachio, or dark chocolate spreads work perfectly.
