3 INGREDIENTS NUTELLA  CROISSANTS (VEGAN!)

These 3 ingredients Nutella Croissants (vegan!) are flaky, golden triangles of hazelnut chocolate. Perfect for dessert, breakfast, or when you're just craving something sweet, with minimal effort. Just 3 simple ingredients will give you the soft chocolate center and flakey croissant that you can dip into your morning coffee or enjoy for an afternoon snack. Yeah, it’s that easy!

Chocolate croissants for everyone 🤌🏼

IS NUTELLA VEGAN?

No, Nutella is not vegan, because it contains skim milk powder. However, that's no stopping us from making these delicious pastries!

You can use a dairy-free chocolate hazelnut spread like Justin’s or Nocciolata for a vegan option.

These vegan spreads can also be used to make my Nutella Milkshake or use it in Overnight Oats.

🥐 CROISSANTS WITH NUTELLA

Forget the long lines at the bakery or pretend that you’ve got hours to make croissants from scratch.

You can bring Paris right to your kitchen with these croissants filled with chocolate spread.

Make a dozen croissants whenever you want to impress your friends, family, or heck, even yourself.

This gives you that fresh-from-the-bakery vibe, and you’ll feel like a pastry chef in your own kitchen!

❤️ HERE'S WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Only 3 ingredients – we’re talking no-fuss, easy prep!
• Flaky, buttery pastry with that perfect hazelnut chocolate filling.
• Feel like you’re eating dessert straight out of a Parisian bakery, without leaving home.

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🥄 INGREDIENTS NEEDED AND SUBSTITUTIONS

PUFF PASTRY: Not all puff pastry is vegan, but many store-bought versions are! Most commercially available puff pastries use plant-based oils (like vegetable oil or margarine) instead of butter, making them vegan-friendly. However, always check the label.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SPREAD: Always check the label to ensure it doesn't contain animal products.

PLANT-BASED MILK OF CHOICE: This is used for the "egg wash" (or one egg if not vegan)

CONFECTIONERS SUGAR: Also known as icing sugar / powdered sugar for garnish (optional)

👩🏼‍🍳 STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Note: Please scroll to the full printable recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the method.

Prep that Puff Pastry: Sprinkle a little flour onto your kitchen counter or cutting board. Roll out your puff pastry sheet.

Slice the Puff Pastry: Cut the puff pastry sheet into rectangles. Then, slice each rectangle in half diagonally to form triangles

Layer with Chocolate Spread: Spread a thin layer of chocolate spread on each triangle. Leave the edges clear of chocolate. You don't want it to seep out.

Roll the Pastry: Starting from the wide side, roll the pastry upwards towards the point of the triangle.

Shape into Croissants: Once rolled, place the croissants on a prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each one and gently shape them into half moons to get that classic croissant look.

Brush with Plant-Based Milk: Lightly brush the tops with plant-based milk for that golden finish.

Don't panic if your croissants don't look perfect. Once they bake they will puff up and look great!

Bake: Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15 - 20 minutes or until they’re puffed, and golden.

Optional Touch: For a bakery-style finish, dust with confectioners' sugar right before serving. Voila, your Parisian-inspired Nutella Croissants are ready!

📝 TIPS AND TRICKS

Keep Your Puff Pastry Cool: Puff pastry works best when it’s cold. If it gets too warm, it can become sticky and hard to handle. So, if you find it’s getting soft, pop it back into the fridge for a few minutes before continuing.

Don’t Overstuff with Nutella: As tempting as it is to load up on that hazelnut chocolate goodness, less is more here! Too much filling can cause your croissants to leak out in the oven, turning into a melty mess. Stick to about 1 teaspoon per triangle.

Space Them Out: Leave some room between your croissants so they puff up nice and flaky. Crowding them will cause uneven cooking and soggy sides (and nobody wants a soggy croissant

Go Beyond Nutella: Feeling adventurous? Swap the Nutella for almond butter, peanut butter, or even dulce de leche for a fun twist. You can even add a sprinkle of sea salt on the Nutella before rolling for a sweet-salty combo.

Dust Before Serving: If you’re adding confectioners' sugar, wait until the croissants are fully cooled before dusting. This gives you that light, snowy bakery look—otherwise, the sugar will melt right into the pastry.

❓FAQS

MAKE-AHEAD, STORAGE AND REHEATING

MAKE-AHEAD

You can prep the croissants in advance! Assemble them, but don’t bake just yet. Store the unbaked croissants in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day or freeze them for later.

STORAGE

Fridge: Once baked, store croissants in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezer: To freeze, let the croissants cool completely, then wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag. They’ll keep for up to 2 months.

REHEATING

Air Fryer: Pop them back in at 350°F for 3-5 minutes to crisp them up.

Oven: Reheat at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes.

Microwave: This works in a pinch, but you’ll lose some flakiness—just heat for 20-30 seconds.

Did you make this recipe? Let me know what you think by leaving a ★★★★★ star rating & comment below. It genuinely helps me & I really appreciate your support! Nikki 💚

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