Description
A quick, impressive, and crispy party dessert made with layers of phyllo dough, melted butter, toasted hazelnuts, and dark chocolate. Ready in 30 minutes with minimal active prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz / 450g) phyllo dough, thawed in fridge overnight
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (120g) raw hazelnuts, finely chopped and toasted
- 4 oz (115g) dark chocolate (60-70%), chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
- Sea salt flakes, optional for topping
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon orange zest, or chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Ensure hazelnuts and chocolate are finely chopped.
- Unroll phyllo dough. Keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo flat. Brush generously with melted butter. Repeat with 3-4 more sheets, layering and brushing each one.
- Spread the chopped hazelnuts and dark chocolate evenly over the layered phyllo, leaving a half-inch border around the edges.
- Starting from a long edge, roll the phyllo tightly into a log, tucking in the sides as you go.
- Transfer the log to the prepared baking sheet. Slice into 1-inch thick rounds using a serrated knife.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with a little more melted butter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and sea salt if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel while working to prevent it from drying out and cracking. Toast hazelnuts in a dry skillet for 5-7 minutes before chopping for enhanced flavor. Use a serrated knife to slice rolls to avoid crushing the layers. Rolls crisp up as they cool; do not eat immediately. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: phyllo dough, hazelnut dessert, chocolate rolls, party appetizer, quick dessert, crispy pastry, make-ahead dessert