Nutella Toast Pies: The 10-Minute Treat That Changes Everything
These magical Nutella Toast Pies transform simple pantry ingredients into crispy, golden, warm-filled pockets of chocolatey-hazelnut bliss. With a buttery crisp exterior and melted Nutella inside, they’re ready in just 10 minutes and endlessly customizable with fillings like banana, strawberry, or peanut butter. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert—and kids absolutely love both making and eating them.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 pies
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Pan-Frying, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Core Ingredients (Makes 4 Pies):
- 8 slices soft white sandwich bread
- ½ cup Nutella (about 125g)
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
Optional Fillings:
- 1 medium banana, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries, patted dry
- 4 tablespoons peanut butter
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
- ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts
For Finishing:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
- Chocolate sauce for dipping (optional)
- Fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Butter the bread: Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice, reaching all the way to the edges and corners.
- Add Nutella: Flip 4 slices buttered-side down. Spread 2 tablespoons Nutella on the unbuttered side of each, leaving ¼-inch border around edges. Add optional fillings on top of Nutella.
- Seal pies: Place remaining 4 bread slices on top of each, buttered side facing up. Press edges firmly together all around to seal. Crimp with fork tines for secure seal and decorative edge.
- Cook: Heat non-stick skillet over medium heat (no additional oil needed). Cook pies for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crispy.
- Rest: Remove from pan and rest 90 seconds to 2 minutes (filling is very hot). Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve: Cut diagonally to reveal warm Nutella filling. Serve with berries, ice cream, or dipping sauce.
Notes
- Room temperature Nutella spreads much more easily than cold
- Medium heat is essential—high heat burns exterior before filling warms
- Always seal edges firmly and crimp with fork to prevent leaking
- Pat fresh fruit fillings dry before adding to prevent sogginess
- Let rest before cutting—filling is extremely hot
- Can assemble ahead and refrigerate uncooked for up to 24 hours
- Can freeze uncooked pies for up to 1 month
- Works in sandwich maker, panini press, or air fryer
- Reheat best in skillet or air fryer to restore crispiness
- Whole wheat bread, brioche, and other soft breads all work well
- For nut-free version, use sunflower seed chocolate spread
Find it online: https://recipya.com/nutella-toast-pies-6-ways-perfect-snack/