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Nutella Pastry Bites Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European

Description

These Nutella Pastry Bites are delightful, flaky puff pastries filled with creamy Nutella, perfect for a sweet snack or dessert. Made with a buttery homemade pastry dough and filled with frozen Nutella scoops, they bake up golden and crisp with an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these bite-sized pastries are sure to satisfy chocolate and hazelnut lovers of all ages.

Ingredients

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For the Pastry Dough:

  • 1 cup salted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 large egg

For the Filling & Finishing:

  • 1 cup Nutella (hazelnut cream)
  • 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)

For the Egg Wash:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1-2 tablespoons water or milk

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar, and salt with the cold butter, egg yolk, and egg. Continue pulsing until the mixture just comes together and forms a dough.
  2. Knead the dough: Gently knead the dough on a lightly floured surface to bring it into a smooth ball. Be careful not to overwork the dough to maintain tenderness.
  3. Refrigerate the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This firms up the dough, making it easier to roll out.
  4. Prepare Nutella filling: While chilling the dough, scoop small amounts of Nutella (about 1 teaspoon each) onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 20-30 minutes until firm. This prevents the filling from melting too quickly during baking.
  5. Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Roll out the dough: Remove dough from the fridge and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  7. Cut dough circles: Use a 3 1/2-inch round cutter or glass to cut circles from the dough, ready to be filled.
  8. Fill with Nutella: Place one frozen Nutella scoop in the center of each dough circle.
  9. Top and seal pastries: Take another dough circle, make small slits in it to allow steam to escape, then place it over the Nutella-filled circle. Press the edges together gently with a fork to seal.
  10. Brush with egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk egg with water or milk to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of the pastries for a golden, glossy finish.
  11. Bake: Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed.
  12. Cool and finish: Allow the Nutella pastry bites to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  13. Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy these irresistible treats.

Notes

  • Freezing the Nutella scoops prevents the filling from melting and leaking out during baking.
  • Do not overwork the dough to maintain its flaky texture.
  • You can substitute water with milk in the egg wash for a richer browning effect.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • These pastry bites are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven or within a day for optimal texture.

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