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Chocolate Hazelnut Knots

Dessert, Desserts, Food, Recipes, RECIPES, Snacks, VegetarianMlle Juleschocolate, hazelnut, nutella, knots, pastry, puffp astry, easy dessert, dessert, food, recipe, mademoiselle jules, vegetarian2 Comments
Chocolate Hazelnut Knots

These chocolate hazelnut knots are a delicious treat that's both simple and quick to make with just a handful of ingredients, and always a hit with my kids! Guests always ask for the recipe whenever I serve these, and are always surprised when I tell them how easy it is to make.

As a busy mom of three, I’ve made sure to keep this recipe quick and easy by using store-bought puff pastry and chocolate hazelnut spread. However, if you'd like to make your own, feel free! You could also try using my homemade chocolate ganache recipe for the filling.

For an extra depth of flavour, try adding a pinch of salt to the filling. It helps balance the sweetness of the chocolate and hazelnut flavours!

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 sheets of store-bought puff pastry, thawed but still cold

  • 1/2 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)

  • Pinch of kosher salt

  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped*

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

*The hazelnuts sprinkled on top of the pastry provide a delightful crunchy texture that beautifully complements the hazelnut flavor in the filling. If you don't have hazelnuts on hand, feel free to use sliced almonds or any other crunchy ingredient you have in your pantry. The key is to add that satisfying crunch that elevates the overall experience.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. On a lightly floured surface, unfold one sheet of puff pastry and spread a thin layer of chocolate-hazelnut spread over the entire surface, leaving a small border around the edges.

  3. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts and a pinch of salt evenly over the top of the chocolate-hazelnut spread.

  4. Top with the second sheet of puff pastry and gently press the two sheets together.

  5. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) wide strips. Then, twist each strip individually in a spiral pattern before rolling it up into a knot-like shape. Finally, press the end of the strip to the beginning to ensure that they don't unravel during baking

  6. Transfer the knots to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly apart. Brush the knots with the beaten egg.

  7. Bake until the knots are puffed and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through the baking time.

  8. Let the knots cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

  9. Dust the cooled knots with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
For the ultimate indulgence, these chocolate hazelnut knots are best enjoyed warm and fresh out of the oven. However, if you can't finish them all at once, store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. 

You can also store these in the freezer! To restore their irresistible texture and flavor, simply reheat them in the oven at 400 F for 15-17 minutes, keeping a close eye to make sure they cook perfectly.

BON APPETIT!

Photography by: Patricia Brochu