Banana Nutella Puff Pastry Cups Food

NUTELLA PUFF PASTRY

Steps:

• Thaw the puff pastry according to the package instructions.
• Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
• Cut the pastry into 9 squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
• On four squares, place a slice of banana and 2 teaspoons of Nutella on top of the banana.
• Place the other 4 squares on top and seal the edges. Ensure that the edges are sealed well to avoid leaking while cooking.
• Bake on a baking sheet for 10-15 minutes, or until light golden brown.
• Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve.

BANANA NUTELLA® BITES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two 24-count mini-muffin tins with cooking spray.
• Cut each puff pastry sheet into quarters. Cut each quarter into 4 square pieces. Fill each mini-muffin cup with 1 puff pastry square.
• Spread 1 teaspoon chocolate-hazelnut spread over each pastry square. Place 3 banana slices on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Beat cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until frosting is thick and creamy.
• Pipe or spoon cream cheese frosting on over banana slices.

NUTELLA PASTRY PUFFS - PUFF PASTRY WITH NUTELLA FILLING - GERMAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Lightly flour a board or counter top and lightly roll out the thawed pastry dough to about half its original thickness.
• Cut into six pieces as follows - (I used Pepperidge Farm's frozen puff pastry (US$ 4.99 in 2009) which came as two sheets folded in thirds (like a letter). One of the thirds can be broken off and cut in half to form two pastries, while the other two thirds is cut perpendicular to the fold into four sections. That makes the pieces form a good sized rectangle of about 3 inches by 4 inches when folded and baked).
• On one half of the pastry piece, spread about 1 tablespoon Nutella or other chocolate spread, leaving a small edge on all sides. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons hazelnuts over the Nutella, if you wish.
• Add 1 tablespoon of water to an egg in a separate bowl and whisk until well blended. Brush the egg wash on the empty edges, then fold the second half of the pastry sheet over the Nutella side and use your fingers or fork prongs to pinch closed.
• Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle granulated sugar on top.
• Make two slits with a sharp knife through the top layer of pastry. Place on a cookie sheet. You may also line the sheet with parchment paper, if you wish.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
• Serve warm.