Easter Pastry Bunnies with Nutella and Mascarpone Honey Cream
These fun Easter bunny pastries filled with Nutella are guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family. Quick, easy, and playful, they’re perfect for baking with kids.
Equipment
- baking pan
- oven
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry
- 200 g Nutella
- granulated sugar
- 1 lightly beaten egg
- whipped cream (or mascarpone honey cream - see below)
Mascarpone honey cream:
- 200 g mascarpone
- 30-50 g honey to taste
- pistachios optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 185°C (365°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and spread Nutella over half of the sheet. Fold the other half over to cover the filling.
- Cut into strips about 2.5 cm (1 inch) wide, then gently twist each strip. Place them on the prepared baking tray.
- Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 15–17 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- For a playful finish, add a bunny “tail” using whipped cream or mascarpone honey cream (see below).
Mascarpone Honey Cream
- Mix the mascarpone until smooth, then add honey to taste. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios if desired.
To Finish
- It’s hard to think of an easier Easter dessert—quick to make, fun to serve, and always a hit with kids and adults alike.
Notes
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