Chocolate Puff Pastry Twists

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Puff pastry twists or puff pastry braids? No matter what you call them, one thing is certain: Dessert doesn’t get much easier or more impressive than this recipe for Chocolate Puff Pastry Twists!

A close-up of Nutella twists made with puff pastry and sanding sugar on top

We’re talking four ingredients and a few quick tricks to take you from packaged puff pastry to a tempting treat worthy of a spot on your local bakery’s dessert display.

Chocolate Puff Pastry Twists Recipe

Simply unfold the puff pastry and slather it generously with your chocolate hazelnut spread of choice. Then roll it up tightly into a log and slice it lengthwise to expose layer after layer of chocolate-covered dough.

Chocolate Puff Pastry Twists Recipe

Then all that’s left to do is twist the pieces to form a braid and pinch them securely on the ends. You’ll then repeat the filling, rolling and braiding process with the second sheet of puff pastry. After all, why make one giant twist when you can make two? #idontsharedessert

Chocolate Puff Pastry Twists Recipe

Transfer your twists onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a Silpat, which is my go-to when it comes to baking. Silpats offer all of the nonstick powers of parchment paper but can be reused time and time again.

Chocolate Puff Pastry Twists Recipe

Finish off your creation with a quick egg wash to ensure golden brown edges all around and then let it rain with a shower of sanding sugar for added pizzaz and crunch. The result is two extra-large puff pastry twists loaded with chocolate and ready for slicing and serving with a cold glass of milk.

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Chocolate puff pastry twists close-up on brown parchment paper

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Chocolate Puff Pastry Twists

Puff pastry twists or puff pastry braids? No matter what you call them, one thing is certain: Dessert doesn't get much easier or more impressive than these buttery, chocolatey confections. We're talking four ingredients and a few quick tricks to take you from packaged puff pastry to a tempting treat worthy of a spot on your local bakery's dessert display.
Author: Kelly Senyei
4.55 from 22 votes
A close-up of Nutella twists made with puff pastry and sanding sugar on top
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 large twists

Ingredients 

  • 1 (17.3-oz.) package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed but cold
  • All purpose flour, for dusting work surface
  • 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, such as Nutella
  • 1 large egg
  • Crystal sanding sugar, optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
  • Unfold one sheet of the puff pastry onto a lightly floured work surface. Using a rolling pin, lightly roll the pastry to seal together any folds.
  • Spread ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread on the pastry, leaving a 1 inch border around all of the edges. Beginning on the longest end, tightly roll up the pastry into a log. Cut the log in half lengthwise then carefully twist together the two pieces to form a braid, pinching the ends together to hold the braid in place.
  • Repeat the filling, rolling and braiding process with the second sheet of puff pastry and the remaining chocolate hazelnut spread then arrange the twists on the baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg then brush it atop the twists. Sprinkle the twists with the crystal sanding sugar (optional) and bake them for 25 to 30 minutes or until they're golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove the twists from the oven and allow them to cool for at least 10 minutes on the baking sheet before slicing and serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 1517kcal, Carbohydrates: 148g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 93g, Saturated Fat: 55g, Cholesterol: 81mg, Sodium: 397mg, Potassium: 715mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 82g, Vitamin A: 120IU, Calcium: 187mg, Iron: 10.1mg

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  1. 1 star
    Like some others who have commented, baked at 350 for 30 minutes and it was raw in the middle. Suggestions, please! We were really looking forward to this!

    1. Hi Liz! We re-tested this and it worked at the time/temp specified. If your oven runs cool, you can try upping it to 375 or even 400 and adjusting the time.

  2. 5 stars
    This makes a stunning and delicious dessert. After making this as written a few times, I decided to cut the sheet lengthwise after covering it with the chocolate hazelnut spread. Then I rolled each of the narrower sheets, cut it down the center and twisted each one, making thinner “braids.” Also, I found that refrigerating them for about 10 minutes between steps, or while working on other twists, made it easier to work with.

    1. Hi Max – As noted in the recipe above, 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until they’re golden brown and cooked through.

    2. I made these as minis because I had squares of puff pastry to use that were individual squares and I rolled them out to be between 12 and 14 inches sprinkled with cinnamon added plain chocolate spread because we have not allergies roll them up and twisted the two braids. I then cut each one into a boat two and a half to three inch strips and bake them for about 18 minutes and they were so yummy. They went into the teacher gifts for end of year.

  3. Wow! This was so quick and easy and really well explained and turned out fantastic!! Thanks for an awesome recipe.

  4. Such an easy and delicious dessert to whip up in no time at all. It was incredibly delicious and a massive hit for the family. 10/10!

  5. 5 stars
    So quick and easy – gets lots of “oohs and aahs” from guests! Taste even better than they look! I actually use sifted icing sugar rather that the rock sugar – I prefer no sugar “crunch”.

  6. I want to make these. Would I be able to substitute a chocolate filling for this recipe, instead of Nutella.
    Would you have a recipe for another chocolate filling ??

  7. 5 stars
    Soooo yummy and EASY!!!
    I’ve made these so many times and for many different people. Everyone LOVES them!!!! It’s so easy and quick to make!

  8. Thank you soo much! Yes, I put them
    Together this morning & baking now.
    Can’t wait to try. Happy healthy new year to
    you

  9. 3 stars
    I cooked this in a fab oven on 180 as you stated but after the time the puff pastry was still raw in the middle! Not sure what I did wrong?

    1. Hi Emma – Did you bake it on “convection?” Your mention of “fan” makes me think perhaps you did? If so, it wouldn’t be done in the center by the time the exterior browned. Try baking it just on the regular “bake” setting on your oven :)

      1. I also had the same problem, I’ve tried this recipe twice and both times it has failed and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I live near Lake Tahoe at an elevation at almost 4800 ft. Could that be the problem? Any suggestions?

      2. Hi Kristen! It’s hard to say if the altitude impacted the baking. What do you mean that it failed? Did the puff pastry not rise?

    1. Hi Grace! They’re definitely best fresh, but I’ve had them the day after being made and they are still tasty :) Just reheat them at 250°F for a few minutes to warm them.

  10. 5 stars
    I have made this several times now and it turned out perfectly done each time !
    I highly recommend this recipe , especially for a beginner baker as the professional looking results will provide confidence and encouragement for any newbie !
    Thanks for a great recipe !

  11. 5 stars
    Such an easy and quick dessert! i had less than 1/4 puffy dough sheet left, and it still worked so well, made a pretty nice late-night dessert for 2.
    saved! and will definitely make again!

  12. 5 stars
    This was so easy and delicious. I added a tiny bit of brown sugar and cinnamon on top of egg wash. Yum

  13. 4 stars
    Hi, I made these yesterday. I think I know where I went wrong. My twist coming out of the oven was still very heavy, and a bit not cooked in the middle. My oven is fan assisted is powerful so I usually take anything out before the recommended time, as the pasty was already dark golden brown. Also think I should have rolled the pastry tighter. I will give it another go, just wondering if you had any extra pointers. Thanks :)

    1. Hi Val! Did you bake it on “convection?” Your mention of “fan” makes me think perhaps you did? If so, it wouldn’t be done in the center by the time the exterior browned. Try baking it just on the regular “bake” setting on your oven :)

  14. 2 stars
    Easy to make but when they came out of the oven they were all sloppy and kept no shape at all :-( followed all of the instructions but ended up in the bin.

  15. 5 stars
    They taste absolutely amazing and hit my sweet tooth hard as I made layers of Nutella. It was warm and gooey IN LOVE! Would definitely recommend a little bit of icing sugar when they come out of the oven and ready to ea

  16. 5 stars
    As a young teen (almost 14) with absolutely no cooking or baking skill, it is super easy and fun to make, especially as a family activity with younger siblings. So great to see such an awesome tasty recipe with really common ingredients that everyone has. Will definitely be making again

  17. How long can these be stored after baking what is the best way to store if you want to bake them the day before….or is it better the same day? Thank you.

    1. Hi Ellen – They’re definitely best fresh, but I’ve had them the day after being made and they are still tasty :)

  18. Hi – I would like to make the chocalate puff pastry twists , I am just not sure how does get served….as we are using the whole puff pastry sheet to make one GIANT twist .
    Once this is baked and ready if I I try to cut it with a knife to serve a few people -it will fall apart as puff pastry is ” flaky”- how can I make lots of smaller twists ?

    1. Hi there, Shifra! When I make these, I slice them into pieces, so each twist can likely serve 4 people. It actually doesn’t fall apart at all if you let it cool completely before slicing.

    1. Hi Susan – As noted in the recipe above, bake the twists for 20 to 25 minutes or until they’re golden brown and cooked through.

  19. 5 stars
    So simple to make and delicious for all the family to enjoy. These could be eaten for breakfast lunch or tea.

    1. Sure! They’re definitely best fresh, but I’ve had them the day after they’re made and they are still tasty :)

  20. Can’t wait to try. Gave me an idea to switch out chocolate filling and do a butter/brown sugar,chopped pecan one. I’m one of those people that likes nuts in my cookies,candies,and pastries. Ok as well as cream cheese.