Nutella Valentine’s Dessert

Nutella Pull-Apart Pastry Hearts offer a romantic 25-minute Valentine’s treat starring flaky puff pastry and oozing hazelnut chocolate spread.

Perfect for sharing, these golden twisted hearts dazzle on dessert platters or intimate dinners.

Why This Recipe Works

Puff pastry’s buttery layers crisp dramatically against creamy Nutella core. Egg wash promotes even browning without greasy excess. Center cutout guides precise slicing for uniform pull-apart segments. Powdered sugar finish photographs beautifully for Pinterest virality.

Ingredients & Prep

2 sheets puff pastry thawed, ½ cup Nutella room temperature, 1 egg beaten with 1 Tbsp water, powdered sugar for dusting, ⅓ cup raspberry jam optional, heart template or cookie cutter.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Roll each puff pastry sheet into 10-inch heart using template or freehand. Cut matching heart pairs. Spread Nutella evenly on one heart leaving ½-inch border. Top with second heart press edges seal. Press small heart cutter center without cutting through. Slice 1-inch segments from edge to center 16-20 pieces total. Twist each segment 360° clockwise. Transfer parchment-lined sheet egg wash entire surface. Bake 400°F 18-22 minutes deeply golden puffed. Cool rack dust powdered sugar drizzle jam lines if desired.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Serve warm optimal. Airtight room temperature 1 day. Microwave 10 seconds or oven 350°F 5 minutes revives texture.

FAQs

Pastry soggy? Thaw overnight fridge bake immediately. Segments unravel? Chill assembled hearts 15 minutes pre-bake. Nutella leaking? Use piping bag control spread chill before slicing.

Conclusion

Nutella Pull-Apart Pastry Hearts deliver effortless romantic elegance flaky chocolatey shareable perfection.

Nutella Valentine’s Dessert

Print Recipe

Nutella Valentine’s Dessert delivers golden puff pastry hearts oozing with chocolate hazelnut bliss. Flaky layers contrast creamy Nutella filling while powdered sugar dusting and raspberry jam drizzle create romantic perfection. 20-minute no-bake magic transforms frozen pastry into Pinterest-worthy love tokens.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins (+ thaw)
• Yield: 8–10 hearts 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: Italian Fusion
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• Puff Pastry Hearts:
• 1 box (17 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
• ½ cup Nutella (room temperature)
• 1 egg (beaten with 1 tsp water)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)
• Raspberry Drizzle:
• ⅓ cup raspberry jam
• 1 tsp water
• Equipment:
• 3-inch heart cookie cutter

 

Instructions

• 1. Thaw puff pastry sheets completely (fridge overnight or counter 40 mins).
• 2. Preheat oven 400°F. Line baking sheet parchment paper.
• 3. Unfold first sheet. Roll slightly larger. Heart cutter 8-10 hearts.
• 4. Place half hearts on baking sheet. Spoon 1 tsp Nutella center each.
• 5. Top with remaining hearts, press edges firmly seal.
• 6. Crimp edges fork. Brush egg wash tops.
• 7. Bake 12-15 mins until puffed golden brown.
• 8. Cool 5 mins. Dust powdered sugar.
• 9. Microwave jam + water 15 seconds. Drizzle over hearts.

Notes

• Room temp Nutella = smooth spreading no tearing.
• Egg wash = professional golden shine.
• Firmly seal edges = no Nutella leaks.
• Powdered sugar timing = right before serving.
• Raspberry jam = perfect sweet-tart balance.
• Storage: Airtight room temp 2 days.
• Freeze unbaked hearts perfect.
• Scale up: Double box = 20 hearts party ready.
• Gift box: Pink liners + ribbon perfection.
• Makes 8-10 hearts. Romantic bliss unlocked.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 heart
• Calories: 320
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 5g
• Cholesterol: 25mg

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