Nutella Puff Pastry: A Simple Delight Recipe

Name: Nutella Puff Pastry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry; 1 banana (sliced in 1" pieces); 1/2 cup Nutella

Filled with creamy Nutella, sweet bananas, and tucked into a pocket of buttery, flaky puff pastry, this 3 Ingredient Banana & Nutella Puff Pastry is the kind of dessert/snack/breakfast (?) that magically disappears the moment you put it on the table. It’s ridiculously easy, dangerously delicious, and comes together in less than 20 minutes from start to finish.

Nutella is one of my favorite inventions ever. Honestly, how did it take humanity so long?! It's chocolatey, rich, smooth, and absolutely perfect for eating straight from the jar. (Not naming names… but someone in my house does this regularly.)

And bananas + Nutella? Ohhh yes. If you haven’t eaten bananas this way, get ready for your life to forever be divided into “before” and “after.”

And because this is Went Here 8 This territory, you know we’re all about those easy-but-delicious recipes — just like my Lemon Meringue Tarts, Strawberry Galette and Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie. Minimal effort, maximum bliss.

So go ahead… treat yo’self. And don’t forget to check out the banana Nutella puff pastry story too!

baked puff pastries on a baking sheet sprinkled with sugar

Why This Recipe Works

Only 3 ingredients — seriously, that’s it
Puff pastry = effortless bakery-level flakiness
Nutella melts into the warm pastry for gooey perfection
Bananas add natural sweetness and creaminess
Ready in under 20 minutes
Kid-friendly, adult-approved, and great for surprise guests

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Why This Recipe Works
What Is My Take on 3 Ingredient Banana & Nutella Puff Pastry?
Make It a Meal
Easy Side Dishes
Ingredients
Step By Step Instructions
Expert Tips
Common Questions
Storing Instructions
Recipe
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What Is My Take on 3 Ingredient Banana & Nutella Puff Pastry?

This recipe is my definition of living my best life. It’s quick, indulgent, and gives you that instant happiness hit.

A golden, flaky pastry pocket filled with warm Nutella and sweet banana? YES PLEASE. I’ve absolutely made these “just to test the recipe” and then inhaled three of them. It’s fine. Everything’s fine.

These little pastries are perfect for brunch boards, desserts, after-school snacks, midnight cravings… basically anytime your soul needs a hug.

Make It a Meal

Okay, these are obviously dessert-y, but pair them with:

Coffee or cappuccino for a sweet breakfast moment
Fresh berries for a more balanced plate (or, you know… balance adjacent)
Vanilla ice cream if you want to go ALL IN
A drizzle of Nutella because you deserve nice things

Easy Side Dishes

Want something to serve alongside your pastries? Try:

Sous Vide Yogurt
Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Easy Grilled Fruit Kabobs with Chili

Ingredients

Nutella is a chocolate and hazelnut spread that is used in pastries, on sandwiches, spread on this Brown Sugar Banana Bread or in these Nutella Brownies or Nutella Cookies. It is easily found in most store, or you can buy Nutella online.

Puff pastry and bananas are also used in this recipe.

What is Puff Pastry?

Puff pastry is a light an flaky dough made with alternating layers of butter and pastry dough. It is folded and rolled out before baking. When it bakes, the payers become airy, flaky, light and perfectly buttery. It's awesome. We use puff pastry in these awesome recipes:

The full list of ingredients and quantities is included in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

baked puff pastry square sprinkled with powdered augar

Step By Step Instructions

Step1: First, thaw your puff pastry at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Carefully unfold it and lay it flat.

Step2: Preheat oven to 400F degrees.

Step3: Cut the sheet into 9 equal squares. I use a pizza cutter for this.

banana and melted nutella (chocolate) on a square piece of dough

Step4: On 4 of the squares, place a piece of banana and 2 teaspoons of Nutella on top.

filled pastry dough squares on a baking sheet

Step5: Place the other 4 squares on top and seal the edges. I find it best to use a fork for this. Make sure the edges are nice and sealed so none of the Nutella leaks out while baking.

Step6: Place your stuffed pastries on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake in a 400F degree oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

4 pastries covered in powdered sugar on parchment paper

Step7: Remove and patiently wait until they are cool enough to touch.

Serves as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of Nutella (or both if you want to get all crazy).

Variations

- Add sliced strawberries or diced apples in place of the bananas;
- Substitute a teaspoon of peanut butter for 1 teaspoon of Nutella;
- Crumble up some potato chips and add them for a salty sweet combo;
- Replace the bananas with marshmallows for a Nutella S'mores option.

3 Ingredient Banana & Nutella Puff Pastry

Expert Tips

If the pastry edges aren’t sticking, dampen them with a little water before crimping with a fork.
For extra shine and color, brush with egg wash (one beaten egg + 2 teaspoon water) before baking.
Want to get fancy? Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with warm Nutella before serving.

Common Questions

Can I use other fillings?

Absolutely! Strawberries, peanut butter, caramel, or even marshmallows work beautifully.

Do I need to chill the pastries before baking?

Not required, but popping them in the freezer for 5 minutes helps them puff up even more.

Can I make these ahead of time?

You can prep them and refrigerate for a couple hours before baking. They taste best fresh!

square pastry drizzled in chocolate and sugar

Storing Instructions

Store leftover pastries in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day, or in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best crispiness — the microwave will soften them.

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This recipe originally appeared in March 2018. It has been updated for content and photos.

Recipe

Nutella Puff Pastry

Filled with creamy Nutella, sweet bananas and baked in a pocket of buttery, flaky puff pastry, this Nutella Puff Pastry recipe is super easy to make with only 3 ingredients AND it takes less than 20 minutes from start to finish.

4.87 from 15 votes

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American, French

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 567kcal

Author: Danielle Wolter

Ingredients

▢ 1 sheet puff pastry
▢ 1 banana sliced in 1" pieces
▢ ½ cup Nutella

Instructions

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.

Expert Tips:

If you have trouble with the edges sticking, dampen them with water before you seal them with a fork.
If you want them to look extra golden and pretty, brush them with egg wash (beat an egg with 2 teaspoons of water).
Dust them with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted Nutella for serving.