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Puff Pastry Chocolate Twists - Nussstangen

Carissa Erzen
Puff pastry chocolate twists are a delicious treat for breakfast! Bake them fresh in the morning in just 15 minutes. Or serve them with ice cream and fruit for dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine German
Servings 12 twists
Calories 363 kcal

Equipment

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking Sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Kitchen Knife
  • Pastry Brush

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package puff pastry (17.3 ounces, thawed in the fridge)
  • ¾ cup chocolate hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup finely chopped hazelnuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unfold the two sheets of the thawed, cold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
    Use a rolling pin to gently roll them out until the folds and any tears are sealed together. They should each be roughly 32 cm x 26 cm.
  • Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate hazelnut spread onto one sheet of puff pastry in an even layer.
    Sprinkle about two-thirds of the chopped hazelnuts on top.
  • Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the chocolate hazelnut spread.
  • Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to slice the sandwiched puff pastry into 1-inch strips.
    You can cut them lengthwise (parallel to the long edges) for longer twists, or widthwise (parallel to the short edges) for shorter twists.
  • Hold the two ends of a single puff pastry strip, and twist it several times. Repeat with the remaining strips, and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Whisk the egg in a small bowl with one tablespoon of water, then brush it onto the puff pastry twists.
    Sprinkle the remaining chopped hazelnuts on each twist.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the twists are golden and flaky. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then enjoy!!

Notes

  • Don’t let the puff pastry become warm, otherwise the fat in the dough will melt, and the puff pastry won’t become flaky and crispy in the oven.
  • If your chocolate hazelnut spread is too stiff to spread, try microwaving it on 10 second intervals to soften it.
  • Use a knife to trim off the uneven edges once you add the top sheet of puff pastry, to get clean lines on your twists.
  • Use a ruler to measure the puff pastry so all the twists are the same size. This helps them bake evenly.
  • Store cooled leftover twists wrapped in plastic cling wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Nussstangen, puff pastry, puff pastry chocolate twists
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