Flaky croissant dough wrapped around creamy Nutella, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with chocolate. These bites are decadent, indulgent, and perfect for brunch or dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crispy, buttery exterior with a rich, gooey center
- Easy assembly with store-bought dough
- Elegant presentation with minimal effort
- Perfect for sharing or special occasions
- Customizable with flavors (peanut butter, jam, etc.)
Ingredients
- Croissant dough (store‑bought sheet or crescent roll dough)
- Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread
- Egg wash (egg + water)
- Semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- Preheat oven as specified on croissant dough package (typically 375°F / 190°C).
- Roll out dough, cut into small squares or triangles.
- Place a teaspoon of Nutella in the center of each piece.
- Fold dough over the filling and seal edges well. Use fork edges to crimp.
- Brush each with egg wash.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheet until golden and puffed (about 12–15 minutes).
- Let cool slightly, then drizzle with melted chocolate and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve warm.
Servings and timing
- Servings: ~12 bites
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Bake time: 12–15 minutes
- Total time: ~25 minutes
Variations
- Use peanut butter, jam, or cream cheese as filling
- Add chopped nuts inside for crunch
- Use white chocolate or caramel drizzle
- Sprinkle sea salt on top of chocolate drizzle
Storage & Reheating
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 days
- Reheat in oven (350°F / 175°C) for a few minutes to crisp
- Best eaten fresh while crisp
FAQs
- Can I use puff pastry? Yes, puff pastry works similarly.
- Will Nutella leak? Seal well and use chilled dough to minimize leakage.
- Can I freeze them? Yes, freeze before baking and bake from frozen (add a few extra minutes).
Conclusion
Nutella-Stuffed Croissant Bites with Chocolate Drizzle are a simple yet luxurious treat. Crispy layers of dough wrapped around molten chocolate make them irresistible for brunch, dessert, or a sweet snack.
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Nutella-Stuffed Croissant Bites with Chocolate Drizzle
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 8 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Nutella-Stuffed Croissant Bites are a delightful treat—flaky, buttery pastry filled with creamy Nutella and topped with a luscious chocolate drizzle. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 can (about 250g) refrigerated crescent roll or croissant dough
- 8 tsp Nutella (1 tsp per bite)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp milk (optional, to thin egg wash)
- 50g dark or milk chocolate, melted (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the croissant dough and separate it into individual triangles.
- Place 1 teaspoon of Nutella near the wider end of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle starting from the wider end towards the tip to enclose the Nutella, forming a crescent shape.
- Place the croissant bites on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with milk (if using), and brush the tops of the croissants with the egg wash.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let them cool slightly, then drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a piping bag for cleaner Nutella filling.
- Can substitute Nutella with any chocolate spread or peanut butter.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 1–2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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