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Low Carb Dippin’ Dots Copycat Recipe (THM FP)

February 21, 2021 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Love the idea of a simple, make at home ice cream without adding extra sugar? Try this low carb Dippin’ Dots copycat recipe that you can make in just a few minutes. Both kids and adults will love it!

2 Ingredient Low Carb Dippin' Dots 

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Want the Keto Dippin Dots? Follow the directions but scroll to the bottom for the Cherry Chip variation.

I remember having Dippin’ Dots for the first time as a kid. It was so cool! A bowl of little frozen balls that seemed to magically melt into your mouth and turn into traditional ice cream. 

And as an adult now, they really haven’t lost much appeal. Fun food is always a welcome little treat! While shopping the other day, I saw some Wyman’s Frozen Blueberries and Greek Yogurt cups  that kind of reminded me of my old Dippin’ Dots friend. 

And while the Wyman’s cups have pretty good nutrition facts, it doesn’t quite fit into my Trim Healthy Mama or low carb lifestyle because of the added sugar. So I made a modified version to eliminate some of that sugar and make a similar product at home for less money. 

Need another use for your wild blueberries? Try this hidden veggie oatmeal (THM E). 

Low Carb Dippin’ Dots Copycat Recipe (THM FP)

Low Sugar - THM FP Frozen Yogurt & Fruit Dessert

So what are Dippin’ Dots? The dots made by the Dippin’ Dots company are tiny balls of ice cream that are frozen using liquid nitrogen. 

But no worries, you won’t need anything like liquid nitrogen to make this low carb Dippin’ Dots copycat recipe. Just some simple, easy to find ingredients that are likely in your low carb fridge right now! 

What You Need to Make Healthy Dippin’ Dots 

Low Carb Dippin' Dots

You only need two ingredients and a couple of common household supplies to make this low carb Dippin’ Dots copycat recipe. 

  • A low carb/low sugar yogurt – I use this one. 
  • A fruit that is lower in carbs like berries – Wyman’s Wild Blueberries work great because of their size.  

From your kitchen, you will also need: 

  • A large baking sheet
  • A piece of parchment paper
  • A small ziplock bag (I use the snack size) 

Making the “Ice cream” Dots 

Instead of ice cream, these low carb Dippin’ Dots are made with a low carb Greek Yogurt. You can use whatever brand you like but my favorite is the Two Good brand. And for my Trim Healthy Mama friends, it is “on plan.”

To make the dots, start by placing a piece of parchment paper on top of a baking sheet. 

Next, fill a snack size ziplock bag most of the way full with yogurt. 

Snip off the end of the bag and begin squeezing small dots onto the sheet. Continue until you run out of yogurt. 

Frozen Yogurt Dots

How Big Should the Yogurt Dots Be? 

Not too big because then they don’t seem as similar to the real Dippin’ Dots. 

But if you go too small, they will melt almost immediately which is no good either. 

The sweet spot that i found was around the size of a pencil eraser. 

Freezing the Low Carb Dippin’ Dots

After you make all your dots, place in the freezer for about an hour. 

Serving the Sugar Free Treat

Low Carb No Sugar Added Dippin Dots Ice Cream

To serve, grab your dots out of the freezer, some frozen berries, a spatula and a couple of serving dishes. 

Using the spatula, loosen the Greek yogurt Dippin’ Dots from the tray. They should come right off if you used parchment paper. 

Scoop a couple of spoonfuls of the yogurt balls into a bowl, add some frozen berries (wild blueberries are awesome because of their small size) and then top with another spoonful or two of the frozen yogurt. 

Serve immediately. It has a similar consistency to Dippin’ Dots and then melts in your mouth. It is also free of any additional sugar & you get some fruit in your dessert! 

How Many Servings Does the Recipe Make? 

Your mileage will vary on this depending on the size of your frozen yogurt dots, size of container that you use and the amount of blueberries or other frozen fruit that you use.

I used a regular sized baking sheet and make the dots about the size of a pencil eraser. 

To serve the low carb Dippin’ Dots, I use these 6 oz custard cups. 

When using this method, I get 6 oz servings. I fill the cups about 1/2 way with the frozen yogurt balls and then the rest of the way with the blueberries. Gently stir to combine and serve immediately. 

Can I Make these Low Carb Dippin’ Dots Ahead? 

You can definitely make the dots ahead of time but I would leave them on the baking sheet in the freezer until ready to use. 

We mixed up a bowl and put it in the freezer for my husband and they clumped together a bit. So if you want that Dippin’ Dots consistency, it is best to leave the yogurt dots flat on the baking sheet in the freezer until you are ready to consume. 

Since these really don’t have to freeze very long, you could make and pop into the freezer before prepping dinner. By dessert, they would be ready to eat. 

More Flavor Combination Ideas

I like the vanilla Two Good yogurt with wild blueberries but there are so many other options that you could try as well. Here are a few!

Triple 000 Salted Caramel and Lily’s Chocolate Chips = Chocolate Caramel 
*THM: If the yogurt is your only protein source in your meal, you could have this as an S. Otherwise, you would want to only use 1/2 of the yogurt cup in your dots to keep it an S.

Keto Option: Two Good Cherry Greek Yogurt and Lily’s Chocolate Chips = Cherry Chip
*THM: the chocolate chips are an S so it would be best to use this combo when wanting an S snack or as a dessert after your S meal. 

Healthy Frozen Cherry Yogurt & Lily's Chocolate Chips - Keto Dessert

Two Good Mango Hibiscus and Frozen Mango = Tropical Paradise
*THM: Adding mango will increase the carbs and turn this into an E treat.

What flavor combination will you use when making this low carb Dippin’ Dots copycat recipe? 

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Print Recipe
Low Carb Dippin' Dots Copycat Recipe - THM FP
Prep Time 5 minutes
Passive Time 1 hour
Servings
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup Low Carb/Sugar Yogurt (Two Good is a good brand choice)
  • 1/3-1/2 Cup Frozen Wyman's Wild Blueberries (Can sub other berries)
Prep Time 5 minutes
Passive Time 1 hour
Servings
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup Low Carb/Sugar Yogurt (Two Good is a good brand choice)
  • 1/3-1/2 Cup Frozen Wyman's Wild Blueberries (Can sub other berries)
Instructions
  1. Place a piece of parchment paper over a baking sheet.
  2. Place the yogurt into a snack size ziplock bag. Seal the bag and snip off a small corner.
  3. Squeeze the bag gently and pipe small yogurt dots onto your baking sheet. Continue making pencil eraser sized dots until the yogurt is depleted.
  4. Freeze the pan for about one hour in the freezer.
  5. Use a spatula to loosen the frozen yogurt from the parchment paper.
  6. To serve, fill small 4-6 oz cups with the frozen yogurt dots and frozen fruit. The number of servings that you get will depend greatly on the amount of yogurt that you use in each cup. I normally get 2-3 servings per baking sheet of frozen dots.

THM Fuel Pull Dippin Dots

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Sugar Free Muddy Buddies THM S

December 24, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

You might call it puppy chow or maybe muddy buddies. Either way, you know it is a delicious peanut butter and chocolate cereal treat, coated in powdered sugar. 

If you are thinking you can’t have that this year, think again! These sugar free muddy buddies are a THM S recipe. 

Low Carb THM S Muddy Buddies

If you are missing Muddy Buddies this year and want to be able to enjoy a healthier version, this recipe is for you. 

We sub out all the bad stuff for on plan ingredients to create these yummy & sugar free Muddy Buddies. 

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Sugar Free Muddy Buddies THM S

THM S Muddy Buddies - sugar free

I have been on a Wasa cracker candy kick the last couple of days. Earlier this week I made some killer Wasa cracker toffee (Christmas Crack) and it was seriously amazing.

Like so good that you need to pin it now so that you don’t forget it. 

Ok, back to the puppy chow. Making this is super easy and if you have made puppy chow before, you can make this in just about the same amount of time! 

What You Need for THM Muddy Buddies 

To make this THM S dessert, you need 6 ingredients. 

  • Wasa Light Rye Crackers
  • Butter
  • Jif No Sugar Added Peanut Butter (Or other on Plan PB – Here is a great list of options)
  • On Plan Chocolate Chips
  • On Plan Confectioners Sugar
  • Vanilla 

Making the Low Carb Muddy Buddies 

Low carb puppy chow is made almost the same way that the sugar loaded version is made. The biggest difference is in prepping the Wasa Crackers. 

Making the “Cereal”

wasa broken for Puppy Chow

You want to break the cracker in half. Next, break each half into half again. Then break each piece in half once more. So you will make each Wasa into 8 pieces. 

I try to keep them all about the same size but just go with it. It doesn’t need to be perfect. 

Tips for Making the Wasa “Cereal” Close to the Regular Recipe

  • I tried cutting them (ya know to get equal looking pieces because the perfectionist in me wanted them to look better). Don’t do that. It makes a big mess and it is just a lot easier to break it with your hands. I do think it tastes better in smaller pieces so try and get them as uniform as possible. 
  • Only use about 3/4 of the Wasa package. I feel this way when using Chex cereal too but it is particularly important for the Wasa recipe. You want good peanut butter & chocolate coverage on each cracker piece. If you use the entire package of crackers, you won’t get that. 

Broken Wasa Cracker Pieces

Make the Peanut Butter Chocolate Coating

Sugar free peanut butter, chocolate & Butter

Melt the peanut butter, chocolate chips and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Add the vanilla and pour over the broken Wasa crackers. 

Using a spatula carefully cover all of the Wasa pieces. 

Wasa Crackers covered in Chocolate & Peanut BUtter

Coat The Crackers with Confectioner’s Sugar

Add the Swerve powdered sugar and the chocolate covered Wasa into a gallon ziplock bag. Seal the bag and shake until most of the sugar is covering the crackers. 

Remove the sugar free muddy buddies from the bag and spread out on a large sheet of wax paper to dry. 

It takes about an hour. 

Store in an air tight container or a zip bag. 

THM S Sugar Free Puppy Chow Wasa MixTHM S Sugar Free Puppy Chow Wasa Mix

Serving Size

1 Wasa Light Rye cracker is permitted in an S setting. If you break your crackers into 8 pieces, the will be your serving size. 

It doesn’t seem like much but they are quite satisfying so make yourself a plate of 8 pieces and enjoy!

More On Plan Low Carb/THM S Sugar Free Treats: 

Keto Peanut Butter Bars (THM S) 

Low Carb Peanut Butter Pie (THM S) 

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Crust (THM S)

Christmas Crack – Wasa Cracker Toffee (THM S) 

Print Recipe
Sugar Free Muddy Buddies (THM S / Low Carb)
Servings
Ingredients
  • 3/4 Pkg Wasa Light Rye Crackers
  • 1 Cup Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 Cup Jif Sugar Free Peanut Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
Servings
Ingredients
  • 3/4 Pkg Wasa Light Rye Crackers
  • 1 Cup Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 Cup Jif Sugar Free Peanut Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
  1. Break 3/4 of a package of Wasa crackers. You will want to break each cracker in half, each half in half again & then that half should be broken once more. (Each Wasa will be broken into 8 pieces)
  2. Melt the butter, peanut butter and chocolate chips in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir frequently.
  3. Once the chocolate/peanut butter mixture is melted and smooth, add the vanilla and remove from heat.
  4. Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the cracker pieces.
  5. Place the chocolate covered crackers into a gallon ziplock bag and dump in the Swerve Confectioner's sugar.
  6. Shake the bag until most or all of the confectioner's sugar is covering the crackers.
  7. Lay the crackers out on a piece of waxed paper so that the crackers can dry. This typically takes about an hour.
  8. Please the Sugar Free Muddy Buddies into an airtight container or bag to store.
Low Carb Puppy Chow

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Keto Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake (THM S)

October 18, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

This Keto double layer pumpkin cheesecake is filled with seasonal fall flavors that your friends and family will love (whether they are off sugar or not).

Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

This keto double layer pumpkin cheesecake is seriously amazing. I have made it twice in as many weeks and it has already been given a spot on our Thanksgiving dessert table this year. 

The nutty crust pairs perfectly with the creamy layers of cheesecake and pumpkin flavors. 

Wanna know a secret? I used to think that I didn’t like pumpkin. Like at all. Give me all the chocolate and peanut butter but I am skipping right over the pumpkin pie. But for some reason this year all things pumpkin have just been screaming my name. 

I’ve made pumpkin spice almonds, a dump Cuffin pumpkin cake, baked pumpkin spice oatmeal, keto peanut butter pumpkin spice cookies, and Aldi Zero Carb Pumpkin Bread roll ups. 

After a pumpkin filled few weeks, I guess that I  really do like pumpkin. Just no pumpkin pie. 

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Keto Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Holiday Layered Pumpkin Pie Spice Cheesecake - THM S and Keto and Sugar Free

Making this cheesecake takes a bit of time to whip up, time to bake, cool and chill. It is not hard but the steps that you need to take make it great for a weekend or holiday dessert. 

I served this to 5 people that are not on Keto / THM and they all loved it. It is one of those desserts that even people that are still eating sugar will love – and that hardly ever happens!

Here is what you need to make this sugar free cheesecake.

Ingredients for Low Carb Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Crust:

Chopped Pecans
Butter
Cinnamon
Monk Fruit

Cheesecake Filling:

Blocks Cream Cheese
Eggs
Maple Extract (you can sub Vanilla but I really think the maple adds so much) 
Monk Fruit

Pumpkin Filling:

Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin Pie Spice 

Making the Pecan Crust

Pecan Crust Mixture

You will start with the crust and this nutty crust makes the entire cheesecake. A bit of crunch and a ton of flavor make this the perfect crust of your keto double layer pumpkin cheesecake. 

Add the chopped pecans, cinnamon, sweetener and butter to a blender. Blend until combined. 

Spread the pecan mixture into a 9 inch springform pan and bake at 350 Degrees for ten minutes. Allow to cool.

Keto Pecan Pie Crust

Mixing the Cheesecake Filling

Mix the cheesecake filling ingredients in a stand mixer or with a hand mixture. Remove 1.5 cups of the cheesecake filling and top the crust with it. 

Add the pumpkin puree and the pumpkin spice to the remaining cheesecake batter. Mix well and then gently layer the pumpkin mix on top of the cheesecake layer. 

Layering the Pumpkin CHeesecake

Baking Time! 

Place your keto double layer pumpkin cheesecake into the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes. 

Allow the cheesecake to cool on the counter for about an hour. Finally, move the cheesecake to the fridge and chill for at least 3-4 hours or overnight. You don’t want to shortcut the chill time. 

Top with homemade whipped cream or Fat Free Reddi Whip if you are a Trim Healthy Mama DTS. 

Print Recipe
Keto Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
Servings
Servings
Ingredients
Keto Pecan Pie Crust
  • 1.5 cups pecan pieces
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tbsp monk fruit (optional)
Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 blocks Cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup monk fruit
  • 1 tsp maple extract
  • 2 eggs
Pumpkin Filling
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tsp pumpkin spice
Servings
Servings
Ingredients
Keto Pecan Pie Crust
  • 1.5 cups pecan pieces
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tbsp monk fruit (optional)
Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 blocks Cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup monk fruit
  • 1 tsp maple extract
  • 2 eggs
Pumpkin Filling
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tsp pumpkin spice
Instructions
Pecan Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Pulse the pecan pieces, butter, cinnamon and monk fruit in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  3. Spread the pecan crust into a greased 9 inch springform pan or a regular pie pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes and then allow to cool.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. Decrease the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  2. Add the cream cheese, monk fruit, maple extract and eggs in a bowl. Using your stand mixer or a hand mixer, combine until smooth.
  3. Take 1.5 cups of the cream cheese mixture and spread it onto the cooled pecan crust.
Pumpkin Filling
  1. Add the pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice to the remaining cheesecake mixture. Mix well.
  2. Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the top of the plain cheesecake layer.
  3. Bake the pumpkin cheesecake for 35 minutes or until set in the middle.
  4. Allow to cool on the counter. Once cool, cover and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Serve with a big dollop of homemade whipped cream or some fat free Reddi Whip.

Keto - Low Carb- THM S Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake (1)

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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups

June 21, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

These no bake strawberry cheesecake cups start with a rich buttery graham cracker crust.

The fresh strawberries and a light and creamy cheesecake are layered in individual cups for a delicious and pretty summer dessert.

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Cups

I hosted my bunko friends at my house this weekend. When we meet, the host provides dinner, drinks and of course dessert before we play. 

For dinner I had decided on a family favorite of ours – crack chicken puffs. They are filled with cream cheese and bacon and wrapped in crescent dough. These bundles taste great but definitely rich. 

So for dessert, I was wanting something a little lighter and with a summer feel.  

But here’s the deal. Even though I wanted a light dessert, it still had to taste amazing because dessert is my favorite part of a meal. 

And the big 2 lb package of strawberries in my fridge was staring me in the face so I pivoted from my usual chocolate and went fruity. 

These no bake strawberry cheesecake cups are layered with a creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries. And so good!

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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups

Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle Dessert Cups for Summer

These little cups are so pretty which I love because you eat with your eyes first! The layered trifle look makes this simple dessert look fancy with very little work. 

And individual treats are always fun! 

These no bake strawberry cheesecake cups use just a few ingredients that you probably already have most of at home. 

What You Need:

  • Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Cream Cheese
  • Heavy Whipping Cream
  • Vanilla
  • Strawberries
  • 9 oz Plastic Cups

Making Strawberry Cheesecake Mini Parfaits

To make these individual desserts, you want to make the crust first so that it has time to set up while you make the cheesecake filling. 

No Bake Graham Cracker Crumb Crust Ingredients

Combine the graham cracker crumbs (they make these already crushed up so you don’t have to do it yourself), melted butter and sugar in a medium bowl. 

Stir until it starts to clump together. Keep stirring until the butter is well combined with the graham crackers and sugar. 

Graham Cracker Crust with Melted Butter

Take 2 tablespoons and place it into the bottom of each cup.

Use a fork to gently press the crust into the cup. 

Place the cups with the crust into the fridge to set up while you make the cheesecake filling.

No Bake Graham Cracker Crumb Crust in Individual Cups

No Bake Cheesecake Filling

To make the filling, combine the softened cream cheese with the sugar and mix using a stand or hand mixer until smooth.

Cream Cheese and Sugar for Cheese Cake Filling

Add the Heavy Whipping Cream slowly and the vanilla. 

Beat until light and fluffy. 

Add the cheesecake filling to the gallon zip bag. Cut off the end so that you can use it as a piping bag (it makes it easier to fill the cups). 

Dice the strawberries. 

Assembling the Dessert Cups

No Bake Cheesecake Cups - Ingredients Prepped

Now you are ready to assemble the no bake strawberry cheesecake cups. 

Your cups should have the graham cracker crust set up now. 

Cheesecake Filling

First add a generous squeeze or two of cheesecake filling from your homemade piping bag. 

Using a spoon, spread the filling out into an even layer in each cup. 

Stawberries

For the next layer, add a tablespoon or two of diced strawberries to each cup. 

Then repeat another layer of no bake cheesecake filling and a final layer of diced strawberries. 

Put back in the fridge for at least one hour. They are best eaten the same day.

But I will tell you, I ate one for breakfast the day after and it was still just as yummy!

Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle Dessert Cups

Print Recipe
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Cups
Servings
Ingredients
  • 6 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 blocks Cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 lbs Strawberries
  • 12 plastic disposable cups
Servings
Ingredients
  • 6 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 blocks Cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 lbs Strawberries
  • 12 plastic disposable cups
Instructions
  1. Combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl.
  2. Stir it together until it starts to clump together and the butter in well incorporated into the cracker crumbs.
  3. Place 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture into the bottom of each plastic cup.
  4. Use a fork to press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom.
  5. Place the cups in the fridge while you make the cheesecake mixture so that it can firm up a little.
  6. Mix the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of white sugar to a large bowl and mix until incorporated.
  7. Slowly add in the heavy whipping cream and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy.
  8. Dice strawberries.
  9. Using a gallon ziplock bag with the cheesecake filling, pipe some filling into each cup.
  10. Using a spoon, spread the cheesecake filling out.
  11. Add a layer of diced strawberries.
  12. Repeat another layer of cheesecake filling and end with a layer of strawberries.
  13. Chill for at least one hour. Best served the same day.

No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Dessert Trifle Cups

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Nutella And Strawberry Puff Pastry

January 17, 2019 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Puff pastry stuffed with Nutella and strawberry sauce for a new take on the traditional chocolate covered strawberry. A Nutella and strawberry puff pastry on your breakfast or dessert table will please everyone in sight!

Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Strawberry Puff Pastry

Valentine’s Day Treat

The Nutella and strawberry puff pastry was inspired by Valentine’s Day that will be here before you know it (didn’t we just finish Christmas?!). My daughter helped me set out all of our pink and red heart shaped decorations this weekend and it put me in the V-Day mood. And made me want to bake something.

A sweet breakfast treat that would have some flavors often associated with Valentine’s day is what I came up with. And when I think of Valentine’s, I of course think of chocolate. But I also think of big, juicy strawberries drenched in delicious chocolate. And puff pastry is just amazing.

This Nutella and strawberry puff pastry is stuffed with a chocolate covered strawberry filling and also shaped into a cute little heart. Such a cute and easy Valentine’s Day breakfast or even dessert that tastes amazing.

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Nutella And Strawberry Puff Pastry

Do you know what I love? A fun, holiday inspired treat that doesn’t take ten years to make. All through out the year we make seasonal treats like Halloween Mummy Cakes and Turkey Egg in a Hole Breakfasts. Keeping with my simple holiday motto, before you know it you will have a sweet V-day treat on the table for your family to enjoy.

Ingredients for Nutella and strawberry puff pastry Breakfast treat

Unfold the puff pastry sheet. Using a rolling pin, gently roll out the first puff pastry sheet. Don’t roll it thin, just spread it out a bit. A couple of firm rolls of the pin horizontal and vertically is all that i did. Do the same for the second puff pastry sheet.

The puff pastry was folded in thirds, so you will see 3 vertical “columns.” The filling is going to go in the middle column. First spread the Nutella out, go light at the top and bottom so that it doesn’t spill out when you wrap it. I used 1/2 cup of nutella between the 2 puff pastry sheet.

Nutella Chocolate Hazelnut spread on puff pastry

If you hate measuring, don’t. Just spread some Nutella! That is the beauty of this Nutella and strawberry puff pastry. It is easy.

Then spread the strawberry topping. I used a tablespoon per pastry.

Create the Puff Pastry Braid

Now you need to cut the pastry so that the braid can be created. I use a pizza cutter. Start on one side and cut until you meet the filling. Skip over the filling and cut the same size on the other side. I try to do about an inch thick but I am not very meticulous and it works out fine.

Fold over first strip of pastry from the left and then the right starting at the bottom. Continue overlapping the strips until you get to the top. You may need to pinch the ends at the top and bottom a little to prevent the filling from spilling.

Place on a greased baking sheet. Gently take the two separate pastry braids and shape them into a heart shape if you want this to have even more of a Valentine theme.

Using a silicone brush, spread a beaten egg over the top of the pastry. This is optional but it gives a nice shine to the top.

Bake the Pastry

Bake at 400 degrees for about 10-15 minutes. Watch it close so that it doesn’t burn on the bottom. Mine was done in about 13 minutes.

Top with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Chocolate Strawberry Puff Pastry Treat

I hope you enjoy this Nutella and strawberry puff pastry recipe for Valentine’s Day or anytime you are craving the combo of strawberries and chocolate!

Print Recipe
Nutella and Strawberry Puff Pastry
Cook Time 10-15 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 TBSP Smucker's Strawberry Topping Separated
  • 1/2 Cup Nutella Separated
  • 1 Box Puff Pastry
  • 1 Whole Egg Beaten
  • Powdered Sugar (For Garnish)
Cook Time 10-15 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 TBSP Smucker's Strawberry Topping Separated
  • 1/2 Cup Nutella Separated
  • 1 Box Puff Pastry
  • 1 Whole Egg Beaten
  • Powdered Sugar (For Garnish)
Instructions
  1. Thaw puff pastry on the counter for 30-45 minutes
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Gently unroll the first puff pastry and remove paper.
  4. Using a rolling pin, gently roll out the puff pastry slightly.
  5. Spread 1/2 of the Nutella down the center of the puff pastry.
  6. Spread 1 tablespoon of the strawberry topping on top of the Nutella.
  7. Cut 1 inch segments of the puff pastry on the left using a pizza cutter, skip the middle (where the filling is), cut 1 inch segments on the right side. Repeat until the entire pastry is cut.
  8. Starting at the bottom, fold in the left side of the pastry over the middle. Next lay the right side over the left that you just folded. Continue to "braid" until you reach the top.
  9. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry and remaining Nutella and Strawberry topping.
  10. Place on a greased baking sheet. If you wish, shape the two puff pastries into the shape of a heart.
  11. Brush the top lightly with beaten egg.
  12. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
  13. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Filed Under: Breakfast, Featured, Holiday Treats, Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, dessert, Nutella, Puff Pastry, treat, Valentine's Day

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