Sometimes the simplest desserts bring the biggest smiles – and these Easy Nutella Hand Pies are proof of that. Just one bite of that buttery, flaky puff pastry filled with warm, gooey Nutella and you’ll know you’ve found your new favorite quick treat. This recipe is my go-to when I need something sweet and impressive but don’t have time for anything complicated. Trust me, no one will ever guess how little effort it takes to make these look and taste so good!
The secret is all in the shortcut: frozen puff pastry. It bakes up perfectly golden and crisp, giving that lovely bakery-style crunch without the hassle of making pastry from scratch. And let’s be honest, once you add Nutella to the mix, you’ve already won. That smooth hazelnut chocolate spread melts into the pastry as it bakes, creating a filling that’s rich, velvety, and utterly irresistible.
Once baked, a simple drizzle of sweet icing adds the final touch – a glossy finish that makes these hand pies look like something straight from a patisserie window. You can serve them warm for that melt-in-your-mouth center or let them cool slightly if you prefer a neater bite. They’re wonderful with coffee in the morning, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or even for dessert after dinner.
I love making these for guests because they always disappear fast. You can also customize them by adding sliced strawberries or a little peanut butter for a fun twist. They’re one of those recipes that prove baking doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious – and that’s exactly why they’ve become a regular in my kitchen.
So next time that craving for something sweet hits, grab your puff pastry and Nutella and whip up a batch. They’re golden, gooey, and gone before you know it – the perfect comfort food fix for any day of the week.
Easy Nutella Hand Pies
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- ½ cup Nutella spread 150g
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 egg beaten
For the Icing:
- ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 60g
- ½ tbsp whole milk add more if required in very small amounts at a time
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF / 200ºC degrees.
- Whisk together the egg and tablespoon of water.
- Unfold the thawed pastry dough onto a board and cut into squares.
- Place a heaped teaspoon of Nutella into the center of each square.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg mixture, then fold one side diagonally over the other to form a triangle. Press the edges to seal.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 15–20 minutes.
- For the icing, mix the milk with the powdered sugar until you have a runny consistency. Drizzle over the tops of the warm pies.
- Serve warm and enjoy that gooey Nutella goodness!
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