Make Nutella Cruffins with Puff Pastry

If you’re craving an easy and quick dessert, these Nutella Cruffins made with puff pastry are perfect! They combine the crispy, flaky texture of puff pastry with the creamy, rich hazelnut filling of Nutella. A delicious hybrid of croissant and muffin, these Nutella cruffins are the ultimate sweet breakfast treat or a dessert that both kids and adults will love.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought)
• 1/2 cup of Nutella (or any hazelnut spread of your choice)
• 1 tablespoon of butter (melted)
• 1/4 cup of sugar (optional, for added sweetness)
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that it’s nice and hot, giving your Nutella cruffins a crispy golden finish.

2. Prepare the puff pastry: Lay your puff pastry sheet flat on a clean surface. Using a rolling pin, lightly roll the pastry to smooth out any folds and create an even thickness. If you’re using a pre-rolled pastry sheet, this step is optional.

3. Spread the Nutella filling: Gently spread a thin layer of Nutella on top of the pastry. Leave a small border around the edges to prevent the Nutella from spilling out when rolling.

4. Roll the pastry: Starting from one end, carefully roll the pastry into a tight log. The Nutella filling will spread throughout the dough, creating layers of deliciousness.

5. Cut into sections: Once rolled, cut the pastry into 6-8 equal portions, depending on the size you prefer your cruffins to be. Each section will form the individual cruffin.

6. Shape the cruffins: Gently twist each section into a spiral shape, and then place each cruffin into a muffin tin. Lightly grease the muffin tin with butter or cooking spray to ensure they don’t stick during baking.

7. Add the finishing touch: Brush each cruffin with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar (if desired). This step will give the cruffins a nice, golden-brown color and a sweet crunch on top.

8. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until the cruffins are puffed up, golden, and crispy.

9. Cool and serve: Once done, remove from the oven and let the Nutella cruffins cool slightly before serving. They are best enjoyed warm, straight out of the oven, with the delicious Nutella filling still gooey.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

These Nutella cruffins with puff pastry are sure to become a favorite treat in your home, offering an irresistible combination of flavors and textures. Whether you’re making them for a quick breakfast, a snack, or a delightful dessert, they hit all the right notes. For a unique variation, you could even experiment by adding chopped hazelnuts or a drizzle of melted chocolate on top.

Try this cruffin recipe today, and indulge in the perfect blend of Nutella filling and flaky puff pastry—it’s one of those sweet breakfast treats or desserts for kids that no one can resist!