Description
These Nutella Pastry Bites are delightful, flaky treats filled with creamy hazelnut chocolate spread. Made with a buttery shortcrust dough and filled with frozen Nutella scoops, these bites bake to a golden perfection with a glossy egg wash finish and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect as a sweet snack or dessert, they offer an indulgent combination of crispy pastry and smooth, rich filling.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Make the dough: In a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar, salt, cold cubed butter, egg yolk, and whole egg. Continue pulsing until the mixture just comes together into a dough.
- Knead the dough: Gently knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it forms a smooth ball, being careful not to overwork it to maintain tenderness.
- Refrigerate the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm it up for easier rolling.
- Prepare the Nutella filling: While the dough chills, scoop about 1 teaspoon portions of Nutella onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 20-30 minutes to firm the filling.
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough: Roll the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut dough circles: Use a 3 1/2-inch round cutter or glass to cut circles from the dough.
- Assemble the pastry bites: Place one frozen Nutella scoop in the center of each dough circle.
- Top with slitted dough circles: Take another dough circle, cut small slits to allow steam to escape, and place it over the filling. Press edges gently with a fork to seal.
- Brush with egg wash: Whisk the egg and water or milk to make an egg wash and brush the tops of each pastry for a golden glossy finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Finish and serve: Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Freezing the Nutella filling helps prevent leaking while baking.
- Be careful not to overwork the dough to keep it tender and flaky.
- Use slits on the top dough circle to allow steam to escape and avoid soggy pastry.
- You can substitute water with milk in the egg wash for a richer color.
- These pastry bites store well in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
