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    Easy strawberry Nutella puff pastry

    March 8, 2023 by Carrie Leave a Comment

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    Over the years I have really come to love puff pastry. It goes with anything sweet or savory. This week it was paired it with something sweet in my easy strawberry Nutella puff pastry.

    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.

    A delicious, flaky, and buttery puff pastry square/tart baked to perfection and then layered with a Nutella spread and topped with fresh sliced strawberries. These can be served as a great breakfast or dessert, you pick! I know that I can eat this combination any time of the day! It is also a great way to get rid of the extra sheet of puff pastry that I had leftover from a dinner!

    It is a easy dessert that takes no time at all. Please look at these other simple desserts easy raspberry white chocolate loaf cake, quick and simple baked apple fritters, and easy coffee cake muffins.

    Why you will love this dessert?

    • Super duper easy to make
    • Very versatile
    • Super flaky and buttery
    • Need I say more when you put Nutella and strawberry together?
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Sliced strawberries

    Ingredients

    • Puff pastry: I only used one sheet, but feel free to make more by using the second sheet.
    • Nutella or hazelnut spread
    • Fresh strawberries
    • Milk
    • Cornstarch
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder

    Step by step instructions

    For the pastry:

    Prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Let puff pastry thaw out before using.

    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Prepare sheet with parchment paper

    Roll out one sheet of dough into the size of a small dish towel. Cut into 4 squares. Layer them onto the prepared baking sheet. Score a one inch border around the pastry with a sharp knife. Then, take a fork and prick inside each pastry. By doing this, the outer edge of each pastry will puff up allowing your fillings and toppings to stay inside once tart is assembled.

    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Lay thawed puff pastry out
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Roll puff pastry to size of small dish towel
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Cut into 4 equal sqaures
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Place squares on prepared baking sheet
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Score puff pastry
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Score puff pastry
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Poke holes in center with fork
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.

    Brush the border with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and puffed up. Remove from oven and rescore the border of the pastry. Gently, press down in the centers of each pastry to flatten it. Allow the border to be puffed up and cool to room temperature.

    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Brush milk and sprinkle sugar around the borders of each square
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Bake for 13 to 15 minutes
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Flatten center of baked puff pastry

    For the filling/spread:

    In a medium mixing bowl, add the Nutella. In another microwavable bowl, heat up the heavy cream until lightly boiling. Pour over Nutella and mix until well combined. Mix in 1 tablespoon of butter until completely incorporated.

    Once the puff pastry has cooled, pour filling into the center of each pastry tart. Smooth out the tops with an offset spatula. Put in fridge for 1-2 hours to let filling set.

    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Place nutella spread into center of each sqaure
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.

    Assembly of the pastry:

    Once the filling has set, sprinkle the sliced strawberries on top and if you like nuts add them! I left them out because my kiddos aren't big fans of them! These pastries are best served the same day, but will last in the fridge for 2-3 days.

    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Place sliced strawberries into center
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.
    Completed puff pastry
    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.

    Substitutions and variations

    • You can make your own puff pastry if you so desire, just allow for more time.
    • Try different fruits such as raspberries, blueberries, cherries.
    • If you cant use Nutella due to an tree nut allergy, try Chocti chocolate ghee spread, or Hashachar chocolate spread.
    • Add on hazelnuts or pecans to each puff pastry
    • Make into a large puff pastry or smaller pinwheels as seen here in this recipe

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you keep your puff pastry from getting soggy on the bottom?

    Blind bake the base to help firm the base to help avoid liquid being absorbed into it.

    Do I need an egg wash on the puff pastry?

    Not necessarily because the puff pastry has enough fat in it that turns it golden in color when baked, but it doesn't hurt to add it to give it that extra golden color!

    Buttery and flaky puff pastry layered with a nutella sauce and topped with strawberries.

    Strawberry Nutella puff pastry

    Carrie
    A delicious, flaky, buttery puff pastry filled with a rich and creamy Nutella spread and layered with fresh sliced strawberries.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 13 mins
    10 mins
    Total Time 43 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 tarts
    Calories 937 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Baking sheet
    • Parchment paper
    • 1 Whisk
    • 1 Large saucepan
    • Mixing bowls
    • Measuring cups and spoons

    Ingredients
      

    Strawberry nutella puff pastry

    • 8.65 oz puff pastry thawed in fridge, half of the puff pastry package
    • 2 tablespoon 2% milk
    • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 cup Nutella
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 16 oz strawberries fresh and sliced

    Instructions
     

    Strawberry Nutella puff pastry

    • Preheat oven to 375°. Line one baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Wash, hull, and core strawberries and put in fridge for later use.
    • Roll out thawed puff pastry sheet. Cut into 4 squares. With a sharp knife, score a 1 inch border around the edges of each pastry. Using a fork. prick inside of each puff pastry square. Brush the border with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
    • Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed up. Remove from oven and rescore the outer edges. Gently and slightly flatten the centers or each pastry. Allow the borders to remain puffed up. Cool to room temperature.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, add the Nutella. Heat up heavy cream in microwave until slightly boiling. Pour over Nutella and mix until combined. Add in 1 tablespoon of butter until melted.
    • Layer the filling into the cooled puff pastry squares/tarts and place in fridge until they are firm and set, about 1-2 hours.
    • Remove sliced strawberries and set puff pastry squares from fridge. Assemble the strawberries on top of each square. At this point you can add some nuts or even sprinkle some confectioner's sugar. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • Best served immediately, but will last in the fridge for 2-3 days if stored in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4tartsCalories: 937kcalCarbohydrates: 92gProtein: 11gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 594mgFiber: 8gSugar: 54gVitamin A: 549IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword Nutella puff pastry, strawberry nutella, puff pastry tart
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    Hi my name is Carrie. I am just a sassy girl from the midwest that has a sweet tooth for any type of dessert. I grew up in the kitchen and remember making my sister scrambled eggs at 8 years old. But I really fell in love with baking when I made my first Betty Crocker cake out of the box. I like to think that I have come a long way since then!

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