Easy Easter Dessert (Puff Pastry Nest)

A plate with five twisted pastries topped with chocolate spread and small colorful candy eggs. Surrounding the plate are pink flowers, a lit candle, and scattered candy eggs on a table with a checkered cloth.

Easy Easter Dessert (Puff Pastry Nest)

Easy Easter dessert ideas don’t get any better than this Nutella-filled puff pastry nest! Buttery, flaky layers of puff pastry are slathered with creamy Nutella, twisted into a delicate nest shape, and baked to golden perfection. A swirl of rich chocolate Nutella in the center holds a handful of pastel Cadbury mini eggs, making it as stunning as it is delicious.

Course Dessert, Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate puff pastry, Easter dessert, easy baking, Easy Easter Dessert, Easy Recipe, Nutella, Puff Pastry

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 18

Servings nest

Calories 225kcal

Author Janine Waite

Ingredients

2 sheets puff pastry Thaw to room temperature
Nutella chocolate spread Use a 26 oz jar or larger
milk This is for brushing on nests before baking
Cadbury chocolate eggs
powdered sugar Sprinkle on finished nest

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°.
Thaw Puff Pastry: Remove the puff pastry from the freezer and let it thaw according to the package instructions until it’s soft enough to work with but still slightly cool.
Prepare the First Layer: Place one sheet of puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet or work surface to prevent sticking.
Spread Nutella: Spread a generous layer of Nutella evenly over the entire surface of the puff pastry, making sure to reach the edges for full coverage.
Add the Second Puff Pastry Layer: Gently place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the Nutella-covered layer, pressing down lightly to seal them together.
Cut and Twist the Pastry Strips: Slice the pastry lengthwise into thin strips using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife. Then, twist each strip and roll it into a circular nest shape.
Secure the Ends: Dab a little milk on the end of each twisted pastry strip to help it stick to the body of the nest and hold its shape while baking.
Brush with Milk or Butter: Lightly brush the tops of the nests with milk or melted butter for a golden, flaky finish.
Bake to Perfection: Place the nests on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven, and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp. Keep an eye on them in the last few minutes to prevent over-browning. If your oven runs hot, check them around the 15-minute mark.
Add the Finishing Touches - Once cooled, pipe a small swirl of Nutella in the center of each nest, then top with mini Cadbury chocolate eggs.
Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar: For an elegant finishing touch, dust the nests lightly with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your festive and delicious Easter dessert!

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