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Puff Pastry Nutella Apple Roses

February 8, 2019 by hapagirl 49 Comments

Super flaky puff pastry, rich and creamy Nutella, and sweet apples rolled into beautiful rose-shapes. They’re deceptively easy to make and totally delicious!

Nutella Apple Roses with Puff Pastry. Makes for an elegant and delicious breakfast or brunch. Perfect for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day!

How perfect these would be for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any other special occasion?! Flowers are are a beautiful gift to give someone you love, but why not mix it up a bit and give a sweet treat made by you? 

Nutella Apple Roses with Puff Pastry. Makes for an elegant and delicious breakfast or brunch. Perfect for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day!

Generally I’ve seen these apple roses made with an apricot filling or some other complimentary jam. However, I thought what’s better than Nutella filled puff pastry?! Not much I tell you… not much.

Apple roses are not just perfect for the holidays, make them for birthdays, or just make up a reason! Seriously, you’ve got to try these – anytime is a great time!

Nutella Apple Roses with Puff Pastry. Makes for an elegant and delicious breakfast or brunch. Perfect for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day!

Puff Pastry Nutella Apple Roses
Recipe Type: Breakfast/Brunch/Dessert
Author: Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 1 hour
Serves: 6
Super flaky puff pastry, rich and creamy Nutella, and sweet apples rolled into beautiful rose-shapes. They’re deceptively easy to make and totally delicious! Check out the video [url href=”https://youtu.be/AsHL5dnCQR0″ target=”_blank”]HERE[/url]!
Ingredients
    • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 2 honeycrisp apples
    • ½ lemon, juiced
    • flour, for dusting
    • 6 tablespoons Nutella
  • powdered sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
    1. Remove the puff pastry from the freezer and allow to thaw for 30-40 minutes, until pastry unfolds easily. Do not let it sit out longer than 40 minutes.
    1. Meanwhile, grease 6 cups of a muffin tin with the butter and set aside.
    1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
    1. Core the apples and cut in half. Then thinly slice into half moon shapes (if they’re too thick, they will snap when folded into the pastry).
    1. Place the sliced apples into a large bowl and cover with water. Add the lemon juice and swirl with your fingers. Microwave for 3 minutes to soften the apple slices. Alternatively, you can simmer them on the stove until pliable. Then strain out the water and set aside.
    1. Lightly flour your work surface. Unfold the puff pastry sheet, lightly flour the top and roll out lengthwise to about 15 inches in length. Cut into 6 equal slices, approximately 2 1/2 inches wide.
    1. Thinly spread each pastry slice with 1 tablespoon of Nutella – don’t take it all the way to the edge of the puff pastry.
    1. Place the apple slices at the top half of the strip of puff pastry and so that they’re overlapping by half. Be sure to start layering the apples about a 1/2-inch in from the side edge of the pastry and stop about 1/2-inch from the end, so they’ll roll up more easily. (See [url href=”https://youtu.be/AsHL5dnCQR0″ target=”_blank”]video[/url] for visual instruction).
    1. Fold up the bottom part of the dough to cover the bottom half of the sliced apples – it’s kind of like your tucking them into bed. Gently press to seal and then roll from one end to the other and carefully place into the greased muffin tin.
    1. Bake for 40 – 45 minutes, until cooked. Check at about the 30 minute mark, if the apples are looking like they’re burning before the puff pastry has cooked through, cover with aluminum foil.
  1. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
* Slightly adapted from [url href=”http://cookingwithmanuela.blogspot.com/2015/03/apple-roses.html” target=”_blank”]Cooking with Manuela[/url]
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Nutella Apple Roses with Puff Pastry. Makes for an elegant and delicious breakfast or brunch. Perfect for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day!

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Comments

  1. Monica says

    February 28, 2017 at 9:03 pm

    I would imitated make my kids: D
    Thanks for your sharing

    Reply
  2. Cindy says

    February 23, 2017 at 11:07 pm

    These are so beautiful. You execute these flawlessly. I would love to bake this for Mother’s Day, or better yet, share this with my hubby with major hints.

    Reply
  3. Cateraar Wassenaar says

    February 22, 2017 at 8:15 am

    Wow! That dish looks so tasty! delicious. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    February 21, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    Dude. Nutella filled puff pastry?! I’m done.

    Reply
  5. Ruby_&_Cake says

    February 17, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    oooo yeah i d take a batch over these over red roses any day 🙂

    Reply
  6. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    February 16, 2017 at 4:06 am

    These look absolutely divine, Kathleen. You’re so clever!!!

    Hope you’re having a wonderful time overseas. I can’t wait to catch up with all your ‘news’!!

    Reply
  7. Cindy says

    February 13, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    These are absolutely adorable. I love the video. I can see how these can be used for so many fun occasions. Clever, beautiful, and seemingly easy! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  8. Carrie McCarthy says

    February 13, 2017 at 7:06 pm

    Have you ever made these ahead of time or do the apples brown?

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      February 13, 2017 at 10:36 pm

      Hi Carrie. I have made these and enjoyed the next day (no brown apples). They are best when served the same day, but they’re still pretty darn good the following morning 🙂

      Reply
  9. Amoré says

    May 19, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    I’m not sure what the butter was supposed to be used for..? Anyways great dessert! I had fun making this for my mother.

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 19, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      I’m so glad you and your mother enjoyed these! The butter is used for greasing the cups of the muffin tin – but it sounds like they came out easily enough for you without it 🙂

      Reply
  10. Beeta Hashempour says

    May 17, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    These are so gorgeous! I remember seeing your video on FB and was so impressed. Absolutely lovely, Kathleen! <3

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 19, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      Thanks Beeta 🙂 That means a lot coming from you – your desserts are always so beautiful.

      Reply
  11. In Good Flavor (@InGoodFlavor) says

    May 7, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    Absolutely beautiful, Kathleen. These apple roses look complicated, but I can’t believe how easy they are to make. Pinned.

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 9, 2016 at 8:59 pm

      I know, that’s what I thought! But they really are very easy! 🙂

      Reply
  12. AiPing | Curious Nut says

    May 7, 2016 at 8:57 am

    I’m so happy you get to celebrate with your mom this year. For the longest time since the last time I’ve celebrated with my mama, this year I get to do it too! I’ve asked my aunt to buy the best Malaysian Bah Kut Teh which is pork braised in a herbal like soup for a small party at home. I’m so looking to it. What would go perfectly with it is definitely these beautiful puff pastry roses. So easy to make and so good with Nutella. Can’t go wrong with it. Have a great Mother’s Day!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 9, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      Oh my gosh… that sounds AMAZING! I hope you had a fantastic time with your mom and a very happy Mother’s Day!

      Reply
  13. Shiho says

    May 7, 2016 at 4:28 am

    Omg Kathleen, how beautiful those Apple Rose Puff Pastries are!! I would love to make those for my Mom but she is in Japan, so I am going to make them for myself 😀

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 9, 2016 at 8:38 pm

      You can make them for yourself and send warm and fuzzy thoughts to your mom 🙂 Hoping you get to see her soon!

      Reply
  14. CulinaryGinger (@culinaryginger) says

    May 6, 2016 at 7:17 am

    Another stunning recipe and video. Any mother would be so happy to get these, lovely recipe.

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 6, 2016 at 9:00 pm

      Thank you my dear. I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🙂

      Reply
  15. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    May 5, 2016 at 9:08 am

    Love how beautiful and delicious these apple roses look, Kathleen. Sounds like a perfect Mother’s day recipe! And watching your video is fun as always! Happy weekend to you! 🙂

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 5, 2016 at 10:18 am

      Thank you my dear. I hope you have a great weekend too!

      Reply
  16. karrie@TastyEverAfter says

    May 4, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    These are too cute!!!!! So creative and genius on adding the nutella my friend (I mean who doesn’t like nutella??) I’ve got to try to make these ASAP and I’m hoping mine will be as beautiful as yours 🙂

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 5, 2016 at 10:24 am

      I know right?! Just give me a spoon and a jar of Nutella and I’m a happy gal 😉 And I know your roses will be gorgeous!!!

      Reply
  17. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    May 4, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    Oh wow, Kathleen! These are absolute gems! They’re so beautiful – what a perfect post for a tutorial video. I’ve seen these on social media too, and assumed they must be tricky to make, so it’s a lovely surprise to find out that they’re not. Nutella’s the perfect filling choice too.

    Your mom’s going to love them!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 4, 2016 at 6:25 pm

      Me too! I always thought they were too pretty to be easy 😉 But they’re ridiculously easy to make!

      Reply
  18. Marissa (@pinchandswirl) says

    May 4, 2016 at 9:57 am

    Oh Kathleen! These are gorgeous…and I bet they’re as delicious as they look! So glad that you’ll get to spend Mother’s day with your mom this year. xoxo

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 4, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      Thanks Marissa! And yes… they’re pretty darn delicious 😉

      Reply
  19. Marlene says

    May 4, 2016 at 8:57 am

    Beautiful, Kathleen, and I love the video. I’ve seen these before and have wanted to try them. How far in advance can they be made? Not very, I’m guessing. Have you tried them with jam instead of Nutella?

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    • hapagirl says

      May 4, 2016 at 10:27 am

      Thanks Marlene! These are certainly best served immediately. I did however, reheat a few the following day and they were still delicious, though not quite as crispy/flaky as they were when fresh. I have not tried them with jam – I’m sure they’re great with that combination too, but I’m just a Nutella kinda gal 😉

      Reply
  20. Suchi @elegantmeraki says

    May 4, 2016 at 8:27 am

    Super easy and with Nutella I bet it’s delicious. Great you are spending time with your mom. Enjoy your time and these goodies! Have a great weekend ahead.

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 4, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      Thanks Suchi! I’m looking forward to making these again for my mom 🙂 Hope you have a great week too!

      Reply
  21. hipfoodiemom says

    May 4, 2016 at 6:41 am

    Kathleen, I LOVE these and LOVE the video!!!! so pretty and perfect for Mother’s day!!!!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 4, 2016 at 5:55 pm

      Thanks Alice! I’m glad I get to share them with my mom this year 🙂

      Reply
  22. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    May 4, 2016 at 6:38 am

    OMG, these are gorgeous, Kathleen! Seriously these are almost too pretty to eat… almost because I never turn down devouring something delicious. 😉 LOVE the puff pastry, nutella and apple combo! I bet these taste even better than they look! SOOO perfect for mother’s day! I hope you enjoy the special day with your mom, girlfriend! I’m jealous! 😉 Cheers, sweets – to a week as beautiful as these apple roses! <3
    P.s. PINNED!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 4, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      Aww… thank you my dear! I must say, they were pretty darn good. I ate more in one sitting than I care to admit (feeling sheepish) 😉

      Reply
  23. Lynn | The Road to Honey says

    May 4, 2016 at 6:09 am

    These are absolutely stunning Kathleen. Your addition of the Nutella really puts they over the top. . . a little unexpected surprise hidden beneath the beautiful flower.

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 4, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      Thanks Lynn! It was hard not to eat all the Nutella before it went into the roses 😛

      Reply
  24. Jasline @ Foodie Baker says

    May 4, 2016 at 12:21 am

    These apple roses look so beautiful! Flowers that can be eaten are the best! 😉

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 4, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      I know! I kinda want to make everything into a flower-shape now 😉

      Reply
  25. Mira says

    May 3, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    Gorgeous! Love the video! Pinned!

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 4, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      Thanks Mira!

      Reply
  26. Joleen @ Joleen Cuisine says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    These are SO beautiful!! Great job 🙂

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 4, 2016 at 5:24 pm

      Thanks Joleen!

      Reply
  27. thebrickkitchen says

    May 3, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    Oh that is so exciting that you get to spend Mother’s Day with your mum this year! Mine is going to be in a different country, but she is coming to Melbourne next weekend so we will just have to delay mother’s day until then haha! These roses are gorgeous too, and with nutella? How could you not lie them. I can’t believe the beautiful roses people have been making on instagram lately – like, an avocado rose?! Crazy.

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    • hapagirl says

      May 4, 2016 at 4:57 pm

      Well I certainly hope you and your mother have a wonderful Mother’s Day, even if you are celebrating the following week – it’s just a nice 🙂 I’ve seen those avocado roses too! Somehow they seem tricker to me, but then again I’ve never made them. I could be surprised by their simplicity like I was with these apple roses 😉

      Reply
  28. Lyn says

    May 3, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    Delicious looking!!! Thanks

    Reply
    • hapagirl says

      May 3, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks Lyn! 🙂

      Reply

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