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Banana Nutella Croissants
Inspired by Parisian crepes, my semi-homemade Banana Nutella Croissants require just 4 ingredients. Everyone will be begging for the easy recipe for this bakery-quality pastry!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 croissants
Calories: 116 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 box (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry thawed until softened but still cold (see note 1)
- 3/4 cup Nutella or other hazelnut spread (see note 2)
- 1 to 2 bananas thinly sliced (36 slices, see note 3)
- Egg wash (1 whole egg + 1 tablespoon water whisked together, see note 4)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Working with one sheet of puff pastry at a time, unfold it on a lightly floured surface. Following the seams in the puff pastry, cut the sheet into thirds.
- Cut each third into two triangles by cutting between two opposite corners to make six long, skinny triangles. Repeat with second sheet of puff pastry until you have 12 triangles. Spread 1 tablespoon Nutella on the widest part of each triangle. Top with 3 banana slices.
- Starting at the wide end of the triangle, roll the pastry up so the tip of the pastry is underneath the croissant. Arrange on prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining triangles.
- Brush the tops of the croissants with the egg and water mixture. Place in oven and bake until the croissants are fragrant and golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- Puff pastry: Thaw the puff pastry according to the package instructions. Generally, this means 40 minutes at room temperature until softened but still cold. The pastry may crack if it is too stiff. But don’t fret; simply use your fingers to press into the seams or holes to fix any cracks.
- Nutella: This chocolate hazelnut spread is nearly ubiquitous at supermarkets and is also available online. Almond butter, peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or any nut or seed spread will work well.
- Bananas: Slice thin for best results. Not only will they be easier to fold into the croissant shape, they will also develop a golden, caramelized taste and texture easier than thicker slices of fruit. You won’t be able to see them once the Nutella melts, but the vibrant, sweet banana flavor shines through.
- Egg wash: Simply use a whisk or fork to combine 1 whole egg with 1 tablespoon of water. (For different amounts of color and shine, check out all of my egg wash options using milk, cream, egg yolks, and egg whites.)
- Yield: This easy pastry recipe makes 12 croissants. Add a side of crispy bacon and fried eggs or scrambled eggs to turn a Banana Nutella Croissant into a simple and crowd-pleasing breakfast, or enjoy one as a snack.
- Storage: Store leftovers at room temperature for 1 day.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 croissant
Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
27IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12croissants
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 croissant | |
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.