Fried Nutella Dumplings
These Fried Nutella Dumplings are crisp, golden pastries made with croissant dough and filled with warm, creamy Nutella for a quick dessert that feels playful, rich, and wonderfully indulgent.
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Servings: 0
Ingredients
- 1 can croissant dough
- Nutella
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat the canola oil over medium heat until ready for frying.
- Unroll the croissant dough onto a clean work surface.
- Separate the dough along the seams.
- Cut each triangle in half to create smaller dough pieces.
- Gently stretch and shape each piece into a rough square.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of Nutella in the center of each dough piece.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and press the seams firmly to seal completely.
- Arrange the filled dumplings on a waxed paper-lined tray.
- Place the tray in the freezer for 5 minutes to help the dumplings firm up.
- Fry the dumplings in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, turning as needed for even cooking.
- Remove the dumplings from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
To make these Fried Nutella Dumplings gluten free, replace the croissant dough with a gluten-free pastry dough or gluten-free crescent-style dough if available. Also confirm that the Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread you use is labeled gluten free, since brand ingredients and manufacturing practices can vary. Because gluten-free dough can be more delicate, chill the filled dumplings well before frying so they hold their shape more easily. For anyone with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity, use clean oil, utensils, trays, paper, and frying equipment to avoid cross-contact.