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Pull-Apart Nutella Heart with Raspberry Drizzle Recipe

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  • Author: Mariam
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pull-Apart Heart recipe is a charming and delicious treat perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day. Made with flaky crescent roll dough layered with creamy Nutella and finished with a sweet, pink glaze, this easy-to-make pastry is visually stunning and irresistibly tasty. The twisted pull-apart strips make serving fun and communal, ideal for sharing with loved ones.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

  • All-purpose flour, for dusting
  • 2 (8-oz.) cans crescent roll dough

Filling

  • 1/2 cup Nutella

Glaze

  • 1/4 cup (30 g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tbsp raspberry jam
  • 1 tbsp whole milk
  • Pink food coloring (1-2 drops or more for desired color)

Tools

  • A 2” heart-shaped cookie cutter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Lightly flour a large surface to roll out the dough. Roll out one can of crescent roll dough into a 12″ x 10″ rectangle, then repeat with the second can. Using a paring knife and optionally a parchment heart template, cut a large heart shape from both dough rectangles, making sure they are the same size. Save or discard the scraps.
  2. Assemble the heart: Place one heart-shaped dough piece on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread the Nutella evenly on this base heart, leaving a 1/2″ border all around. Place the second heart-shaped dough piece on top of the Nutella layer, carefully aligning it.
  3. Create the twist strips: Use the 2″ heart-shaped cookie cutter to press into the center of the dough sandwich to make an indentation without cutting all the way through. With a paring knife, cut thin strips radiating from the edge of this indent to the outer edge of the heart. The strips should be about 1/4″ wide at the base and widen to 1/2″ at the top; aim for around 24 strips total.
  4. Twist the strips: Gently lift each dough strip and twist it 5 to 6 times to create a spiraled effect, taking care not to break the strips. Lay each twisted strip back into its original position to preserve the heart shape.
  5. Bake: Bake the pull-apart heart in the preheated oven until golden brown, approximately 12 minutes. Then, allow it to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
  6. Make and drizzle glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, raspberry jam, whole milk, and 1 to 2 drops of pink food coloring, adjusting color intensity as desired. Drizzle this glaze evenly over the cooled heart, letting it drip elegantly over the twists.

Notes

  • Ensure the dough is rolled out evenly for uniform baking and consistent heart shapes.
  • If the crescent dough gets too warm and sticky, chill it briefly to make cutting and handling easier.
  • Optionally, you can substitute Nutella with any chocolate-hazelnut spread or flavored jam for variation.
  • The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more milk for a runnier consistency or more sugar to thicken.
  • Serve the pull-apart heart warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: pull-apart heart, crescent roll dessert, Nutella pastry, Valentine's Day treat, twisted heart bread

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