Chocolate Hazelnut Swirls
makes: 10 swirls
prep: 10 minutes
(remove the puff pastry from the freezer an hour before)
cook Time: 20-25 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup vegan chocolate hazelnut spread
Coconut sugar for sprinkling
Pearled sugar for sprinkling (optional)
RECIPE
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out with a rolling pin to smooth any creases and create a sizable rectangle approximately 12×18 inches. The edges don’t need to be perfectly straight, as we will cut them later.
Evenly spread the chocolate hazelnut spread over the entire surface of the puff pastry sheet using a spoon or a knife, leaving a small border along the edges (approximately 1/2 inch).
Take one short side of the dough and fold it inward, then fold the other short side over the folded portion, creating a three-layer thick dough.
Carefully roll the dough again to eliminate any bubbles, being cautious not to squeeze out the filling.
Use a knife to slice a 1 inch strips of dough off each width-side .
Slice your dough, creating 1 inch 8-10 strips.
Use your index and middle finger to gently pinch and squeeze the edge of a strip.
Twist the dough strip several times, creating a braiding effect, then wrap it around itself and tuck it at the bottom, so it pops through the whole and back at the top.
Place each completed swirl on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring at least 2 inches of space between each swirl.
Repeat the process with each remaining strip.
Bake for 20 minutes or until your swirls doubled in size and have a golden brown color.
Serve as a perfect afternoon snack, or sweet after dinner treat.
Enjoy!
Bon appétit!
