These easy Nutella crescent rolls tuck creamy chocolate hazelnut spread into refrigerated crescent dough, then finish with a dusting of powdered sugar. Three ingredients make 16 warm pastries, with 10 minutes of prep and a short bake guided by the dough package.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Three ingredients make golden pastries with a creamy chocolate hazelnut center.
- Ten minutes of prep makes this an easy sweet treat.
- Serve the rolls warm for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
- Freeze cooled, undusted rolls for up to 2 months.
Recipe at a Glance
Yield: 16 rolls · Prep: 10 minutes · Bake: 10-13 minutes, following the dough package · Cooling: 5 minutes. Refrigerated dough keeps assembly simple, and a powdered sugar finish adds sweetness to the golden layers.
My husband once called these the best thing I had made in a long time-after all my work on more elaborate recipes! My daughter, Lexie, loves Nutella, too. Sometimes a simple little chocolate-filled roll is exactly what everyone wants.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Refrigerated crescent roll dough: The original recipe uses Pillsbury crescent rolls. Choose cans with eight rolls each; the package sets the oven temperature and baking time.
- Nutella: The chocolate hazelnut spread makes the filling.
- powdered sugar: Sift over the rolls after cooling.
Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough
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Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
Chocolate spread or chocolate sunflower seed spread can replace the chocolate hazelnut spread. Check product labels when preparing these for someone with a nut allergy; a substitute's name alone does not establish whether it suits their needs.
Tools That Make It Easier
For this recipe, gather an oven, large baking sheet, parchment paper, measuring cup and spoons, a small spreading utensil, fine-mesh sieve, and oven mitts.
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Fill each dough triangle, roll it toward the tip, and bake until golden. The package directions set the oven temperature and bake time.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 - Prep and fill: Heat the oven to the temperature on your crescent dough package, typically 375°F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Separate the dough into 16 triangles and spread about 1½ teaspoons of Nutella over each, leaving a narrow border.
Step 2 - Roll and arrange: Roll each triangle from its wide end toward the pointed tip, gently pinching the open ends and any gaps to help contain the filling. Arrange the rolls with the tips underneath, about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3 - Bake, cool, and serve: Bake according to the package directions, generally 10-13 minutes, until golden brown and baked through. Cool for 5 minutes, then use a fine-mesh sieve to dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Tips for Keeping the Filling Inside
Keep the narrow border around the chocolate spread, pinch open ends and gaps gently, and tuck each pointed tip under its roll. These small assembly details help contain the filling.
Keeping Leftovers Fresh
Let the rolls cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. Keep them at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a 300°F oven until warmed through.
Freezing Nutella Crescent Rolls
Freeze cooled rolls without powdered sugar in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, warm in the oven, and dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
What to Serve with Nutella Crescent Rolls
Serve warm with strawberries or raspberries and coffee, hot chocolate, or milk. For another sweet option at breakfast or brunch, try French Breakfast Puffs or Blueberry Breakfast Cake. For a chocolate-and-fruit dessert tray, add Chocolate Covered Strawberries.
French Breakfast Puffs
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Nutella Crescent Rolls FAQs
How much Nutella goes in each crescent roll?
Spread about 1½ teaspoons over each triangle. The half cup in this recipe divides evenly across 16 rolls; leave a narrow uncovered edge around each one.
Should I always bake these at 375°F?
Follow the temperature and time printed on your dough package. Around 375°F and 10-13 minutes are typical for this recipe, but the package directions control; the rolls should be golden and baked through.
Does this recipe use croissant dough or crescent dough?
This recipe uses refrigerated crescent roll dough separated into triangles. It does not call for making laminated croissant dough or using puff pastry.
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Nutella Crescent Rolls Recipe
PrintEasy Nutella Crescent Rolls
These golden Nutella crescent rolls have flaky layers and a creamy chocolate-hazelnut center. Just three ingredients make them an easy brunch treat or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough, 8 rolls each
- ½ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread, such as Nutella
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prep
- Set the oven to the temperature listed on the crescent dough package, typically 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Open the dough and separate it into 16 triangles.
- Spread 1½ teaspoons of chocolate-hazelnut spread over each triangle, leaving a narrow border of uncovered dough around the edges.
- Assemble
- Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle toward its point, keeping the filling enclosed.
- Gently pinch any openings closed to reduce leaking. Arrange the rolls with the pointed ends underneath, spacing them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake and Serve
- Bake according to the dough package directions, generally 10-13 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Bake one sheet at a time for consistent browning, or bake both together and rotate the pans halfway through.
- Let the rolls cool on their pans for 5 minutes.
- Use a small fine-mesh strainer to dust the tops with powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
Substitutions: Use another chocolate-hazelnut spread or a smooth chocolate spread with a similar consistency. Avoid thin chocolate sauces, which can leak during baking.
Serving Suggestions and Pairings: Serve with strawberries, raspberries, coffee, or cold milk. Add them to a brunch spread alongside eggs and fresh fruit.
Storage: Cool completely before placing in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat at 300°F for 5-8 minutes, or until warmed through.
Freezing: Freeze cooled rolls without powdered sugar in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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