Description
Flaky puff pastries filled with creamy Nutella, sweet banana slices, and crunchy almonds, then baked until golden and crisp. These easy pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, about 8 ounces, thawed
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1 medium banana, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, plus 1 tablespoon for topping
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the banana into thin rounds. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the water to make an egg wash.
- Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 8 equal rectangles or squares.
- Place 4 pastry pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Spread about 1 tablespoon of Nutella in the center of each, leaving a small border around the edges. Top with banana slices and some of the sliced almonds.
- Cover with the remaining pastry pieces. Press the edges gently, then seal with a fork.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon sliced almonds over the pastries.
- Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until puffed and deeply golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- Keep the puff pastry cold for the flakiest result.
- Do not overfill the pastries or the centers may leak during baking.
- For best texture, reheat leftovers in the oven instead of the microwave.
- A pinch of cinnamon can be added with the banana for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 28mg