Flaky Nutella Stuffed Croissants
These flaky croissants are stuffed with rich Nutella for a quick and indulgent treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with store-bought croissant dough, they come together in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 8 croissants 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- Store-bought croissant dough
- Nutella (about 1 tablespoon per croissant)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- Optional: chopped hazelnuts or sliced almonds (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the croissant dough on a lightly floured surface. If not pre-scored, cut into roughly 8 triangles.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15 g) of Nutella onto the wider end of each triangle, being careful not to overfill.
- Roll the triangles up from the wide end toward the point, gently stretching the dough to create tight layers. Tuck the point underneath to secure.
- Place each croissant on the lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Brush each croissant generously with beaten egg for a golden shine.
- Optionally, sprinkle chopped hazelnuts or sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Let rest for 5 minutes to allow filling to set.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Use about 1 tablespoon of Nutella to prevent leaking. Roll dough gently to maintain flaky layers. If croissants brown too fast, tent with foil. Egg wash creates a glossy finish. Store leftovers in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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