This Strawberry Nutella Puff Pastry is made with chocolate hazelnut spread, sweet strawberries, and homemade whipped cream wrapped in puff pastry. It’s a decadent dessert everyone will love.
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Recipe Details
I love Nutella desserts like this Strawberry Nutella Puff Pastry. There’s something about the mix of chocolate with hazelnut that is so yummy and pairing it with other tasty ingredients is always a crowd pleaser. This recipe is great for serving after a meal, during brunch, or with afternoon coffee and tea. And these cute heart-shaped pastries make them perfect for Valentine’s Day.
- TASTE: Sweet, nutty Nutella spread is sandwiched with sweet-tart strawberries, and vanilla-flavored whipped cream.
- TEXTURE: The puff pastry is light and flaky. It’s the perfect complement for the airy whipped cream, juicy berries, and creamy Nutella.
- TIME: This recipe takes 50 minutes.
- EASE: This recipe is not hard to make at all. And with just a few ingredients needed, it’s easy to whip up whenever you want a delicious treat.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Puff pastry sheets- These create the light, flaky outside of this dessert. You can find them in the freezer section of your grocery store.
- Nutella- This spread has a combination of sweet chocolate and hazelnut.
- Strawberries- Fresh strawberries add sweet-tart flavor.
- Heavy cream- This makes the creamy, rich whipped cream.
- Powdered sugar- This fine sugar mixes smoothly into the whipped cream and also adds a pretty dusting on top of the finished dessert.
- Vanilla extract- A touch of vanilla flavors the cream.
- Egg- This is used to make the egg wash that is brushed on the puff pastry before baking.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute the fruit- Apples, peaches, cherries, pears, blueberries, nectarines and rhubarb can all be used in place of the strawberries.
- Add lemon- Flavor the whipped cream with lemon extract, or zest a lemon over the filling before adding the top.
- Substitute cream cheese– In place of the whipped cream, use cream cheese for a richer, slightly tangy filling.
How to Make Strawberry Nutella Puff Pastry
- Combine the whipped cream ingredients. Add the cold heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar into a large bowl or large measuring cup.
- Whip the cream. Use an electric hand mixer to beat it on high-speed for a few minutes until it is thick and stiff peaks form.
- Spoon the whipped cream into a piping bag. Then transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag fixed with a drop flower piping tip. Then place in the fridge for later.
- Add Nutella to another piping bag. Fill another pastry bag with Nutella (no tip) and set aside for later.
- Thaw and cut out the puff pastry. Thaw the frozen puff pastry dough on a floured surface until it’s just slightly cold. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts. Then transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add egg wash. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then whisk 1 egg + 1 tsp water and brush the egg wash on top of each puff pastry heart.
- Bake. Bake the puff pastry for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Slice them in half. Once the puff pastries are fully cooled down, slice them in half.
Pro Tip: Use a serrated knife when cutting the puff pastry. It will grip the pastry without pulling or smashing the fluffy layers.
- Add Nutella to the puff pastry. Take the bottom of each heart and drizzle a generous layer of Nutella.
- Add the whipped cream. Now pipe out the whipped cream on top of the Nutella.
- Then add the strawberries. Add a few slices of strawberry on top of the whipped cream.
- Top with puff pastry and sugar. Place the top half of the puff pastry heart on top and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Repeat these steps with all of the puff pastry hearts. Serve within a few hours.
Recipe Tips
- Use cold cream- Cold heavy cream whips into stiffer peaks than cream that’s warm.
- Keep the Nutella and whipped cream cold- It’s important that all the components of this dessert are
- Don’t let the puff pastry get too warm- Thaw it but make sure it’s still slightly cold. You don’t want it too warm or it will be sticky and hard to work with.
- Don’t skip the egg wash- This combination of egg and water gives the puff pastry a golden brown and slightly shiny look.
FAQs
Yes, you can prepare puff pastry ahead of time. Keep it frozen until you’re ready to thaw and use it. Once it is baked, allow it to cool before storing it at room temperature or in the fridge.
The cold strawberries and cold whipped cream that are in the filling of this puff pastry dessert with the Nutella will keep it firm and from getting too warm and runny. Also, keep the Nutella in a piping bag in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
Serving Suggestions
This yummy homemade Strawberry Nutella Puff Pastry recipe is the perfect addition to the breakfast or dessert table. Enjoy it alongside muffins, pancakes, eggs, bacon, and more.
- Muffins: Serve them with Blueberry Muffins (VIDEO), Cinnamon Apple Muffins (VIDEO), or Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.
- Proteins: Pair this sweet creation with some Easy Poached Eggs with Caramelized Onions, Crispy Air Fryer Bacon, Shakshuka, or Savory Crepes with Chicken and Mushroom Filling.
- Pancakes/Waffles: You can offer these strawberry Nutella pastries alongside Buttery Belgian Liege Waffles, Cottage Cheese Pancakes, and Blueberry Breakfast Crepes.
- Beverages: Serve it with a Pumpkin Spice Latte, Iced Caramel Macchiato, Caramel Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat), or Iced Matcha Latte.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can prepare the whipped cream and refrigerate it, and also store the baked puff pastry ahead of time. When you’re ready to serve, just assemble your desserts.
Storing: Store these Strawberry Nutella Puff Pastry treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a day. They won’t last very long because the moisture in the cream and the juices of the strawberries will make the pastry soggy.
Freeze: You can freeze the puff pastry separately and then thaw it before assembling this dessert. I don’t advise freezing an assembled one though, because it will thaw badly because of the cream and moisture from the berries.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Strawberry Nutella Puff Pastry
This decadent Strawberry Nutella Puff Pastry is made with chocolate hazelnut spread, sweet strawberries, and homemade whipped cream wrapped in puff pastry.
Servings: 10
Calories: 434kcal
Instructions
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Add the cold heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar into a large bowl or large measuring cup.
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Use an electric hand mixer to beat it on high-speed for a few minutes until it is thick and stiff peaks form.
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Then transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag fixed with a drop flower piping tip. Then place in the fridge for later.
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Fill another pastry bag with Nutella and set aside for later. No need for a piping tip here. Just snip the end off when ready to use.
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Thaw the frozen puff pastry dough onto a floured surface (but make sure it’s still slightly cold). You don’t want it too warm. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts. Then transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then whisk 1 egg + 1 tsp water and brush the egg wash on top of each puff pastry heart.
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Bake the puff pastry for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
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Once the puff pastries are fully cooled down, use a serrated knife to slice them in halves.
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Take the bottom of each heart and drizzle a generous layer of Nutella. I used a spoon to help spread everything evenly.
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Now pipe out the whipped cream on top of the Nutella.
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Then add a few sliced strawberries.
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Place the top half of the puff pastry heart on top and dust with powdered sugar. Repeat these steps with all of the puff pastry hearts. Serve within a few hours of assembling.
Nutrition
Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 354IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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