Nutella Crescent Rolls are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for satisfying any chocolate craving. These golden-brown pastries are flaky, buttery, and bursting with rich Nutella® filling. This recipe utilizes store-bought crescent dough for ultimate convenience, transforming it into a decadent treat in just 20 minutes.
They are ideal for a last-minute dessert, after-school snack, or even a fun weekend baking project with the kids.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights, last-minute potlucks, or anytime you need a quick and delicious treat. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, Nutella Crescent Rolls are a fun baking project for cooks of all skill levels.
- Incredibly Easy: Made with just 4 ingredients and minimal prep work, this recipe is perfect for beginner bakers or busy weeknights.
- Quick and Delicious: Ready in under 20 minutes, these Nutella Crescent Rolls are a lifesaver when you need a sweet treat in a hurry.
- Perfect for Sharing: This recipe yields enough rolls to share with friends and family, making it a great option for brunch or coffee breaks.
Ingredients You'll Need
These golden crescents are made with store-bought crescent dough for ultimate convenience, filled with a rich and decadent Nutella spread, and baked to flaky perfection in under 20 minutes.
- Refrigerated Crescent roll dough.
- Nutella® Chocolate Hazelnut spread
- Egg, beaten
- Chocolate Chips, melted
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Nutella Crescent Rolls
While Nutella is the classic and most-loved filling, this recipe offers endless possibilities for customization. Feel free to experiment with different fillings or toppings to create your own unique flavor combinations..
Unfold the Dough
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Unfold the crescent dough sheet and separate the triangles.
- Spread a generous dollop of Nutella (about 1-2 tablespoons) onto the wider base of each crescent triangle. Leave a small border at the edge for easy sealing.
Roll Up the Crescents
- Starting at the wide end with the Nutella, carefully roll up each crescent triangle towards the pointed tip. You can either keep the crescent rolls curved or gently bend them into a crescent moon shape for a classic presentation.
Brush With Egg
- Place each crescent roll on the parchment lined baking sheet. For a golden brown and glossy finish, brush the tops of the Nutella Crescent Rolls with whisked egg wash.
PRO TIP: You can either keep the crescent rolls curved or gently bend them into a crescent moon shape for a classic presentation.
Bake Until Golden Brown
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove the Nutella Crescent Rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over them before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations or substitutions when making this recipe.
- Feel free to use any chocolate hazelnut spread you like in place of Nutella. There are many delicious dairy-free and vegan options available as well.
- Add a spoonful of your favorite fruit preserves (like raspberry or strawberry) alongside the Nutella for a delightful flavor combination.
- Cherry pie filling is divine, especially when drizzled with the chocolate at the end!
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making this dessert crescent roll recipe:
- The egg wash step is optional but adds a beautiful golden sheen to the finished rolls. If you don't have an egg or are vegan, you can simply brush the tops with a little milk or melted butter for a similar effect.
- Resist the urge to overfill the crescents with Nutella. Too much filling can burst out during baking.
- Keep an eye on the Nutella Crescent Rolls as they bake. They can go from golden brown to burnt quickly, so be sure to remove them from the oven once they reach the desired color.
Serving Suggestions
Nutella Crescent Rolls are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them with a dollop of whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup for an extra decadent treat.
Dust them with powdered sugar for a simple and elegant touch to enjoy with a cup of hot coffee or tea.
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Storage Options
- Nutella Crescent Rolls are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. However, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can substitute puff pastry dough for crescent dough in this recipe. Puff pastry will create a slightly different texture – flakier and puffier – but will still be delicious with the Nutella filling.
If your Nutella is cold and stiff, it will be difficult to spread. Microwave it in a heat-safe bowl for a few seconds at a time, stirring in between, until it softens slightly and is easier to spread.
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Nutella® Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 roll crescent roll dough
- ½ cup Nutella
- 1 egg beaten
- ¼ cup chocolate chips melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the dough and separate the triangles.1 roll crescent roll dough
- Spread Nutella on top of each triangle and carefully roll it up starting at the wide end.ยฝ cup Nutella
- Place the crescent rolls on the lined baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.1 egg
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11 to 13 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown.
- Allow the rolls to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the cooled rolls.ยผ cup chocolate chips
- Allow the chocolate to cool and harden before serving.
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Notes
- Resist the urge to overfill the crescents with Nutella, as it can leak out during baking.
- Keep an eye on the crescents while baking, as they can burn easily. They are done when they are golden brown and puffed.
- Allow the Nutella Crescent Rolls to cool slightly before serving to avoid burning your mouth with the hot filling.
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