Puff Pastry Chocolate Nutella Twists are flaky, golden ribbons of puff pastry, twirled around a layer of rich Nutella and chocolate and studded with crunchy pistachios. Each bite is filled with layers of sweet and nutty satisfaction. These twisty treats are surprisingly easy to whip up – ready in just 30 minutes for your next gathering!
Preheat oven - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400°F with the rack positioned in the middle.
Make chocolate - Add chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 30 second increments and stir in between until the chocolate is melted. Alternatively, heat chocolate in a double boiler. Add the Nutella to the chocolate and mix until completely combined.
½ cup chopped semi-sweet or dark chocolate, ½ cup Nutella
Make egg wash - Make the egg wash by beating 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of heavy cream or milk. Set aside.
1 egg, 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
Prepare puff pastry - Roll out puff pastry sheets with a rolling pin. Spread an even layer of the chocolate Nutella mixture on half of the puff pastry lengthwise and sprinkle an even layer of chopped pistachios, if desired. Repeat on the second sheet of puff pastry. Fold the sheets in half lengthwise and gently press down. Then, cut into 1.5-inch strips (8 strips per puff pastry sheet) so the fold is at the bottom. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Twist each strip in opposite directions then pinch the ends to seal.
Bake - Place the strips on parchment paper-lined baking sheets with 2 inches between each twist. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400°F until golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage
These puff pastry chocolate twists can be refrigerated in an air-tight container or plastic wrap for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the tartlets for up to 1 month for best results. In order to reheat them, let the twists thaw, then heat them in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes.
Baking Tips
Allow the puff pastry to defrost per the packaging instructions so it isn’t too frozen or too warm.
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the puff pastry from sticking.
To ensure the twists bake evenly, place the baking sheet on the middle rack.
Keep an eye on the chocolate and don't over-cook it when you melt the chocolate.