Grilled Croissants with Strawberry and Nutella Filling

If there’s one thing that elevates a summer barbecue, it’s finishing the meal with these Grilled Strawberry Nutella Croissants. This quick grilled dessert takes just minutes to assemble and tastes like something from a chic brunch menu.

Buttery, flaky croissants straight from the grill, slathered with rich chocolate-hazelnut spread, piled with fresh sliced strawberries, and finished with a cloud of whipped cream. The contrast of warm, crisp pastry and melty chocolate is irresistible.

This idea began with bakery croissants from Costco, a jar of chocolate-hazelnut spread, and a carton of ripe strawberries. The result is a simple, stunning dessert that always feels a little bit special.

Ingredients For Grilled Strawberry Nutella Croissants

Only five ingredients deliver maximum flavor in these grilled Nutella croissants:

• Croissants — choose buttery, flaky bakery croissants for the best texture.
• Salted Butter — a light smear on each cut side before grilling creates golden grill marks and extra richness. Unsalted butter is fine if needed.
• Chocolate Hazelnut Spread — Nutella or any chocolate-hazelnut spread that melts easily.
• Strawberries — fresh, ripe, and thinly sliced for bright, juicy contrast.
• Whipped Cream (optional) — a final dollop adds a cool, airy finish.

Five ingredients, a few minutes, and a dessert everyone will remember.

How to Make Nutella Strawberry Croissants

This is one of the easiest desserts you can make. Follow these simple steps:

1. Heat: Preheat your grill to medium.
2. Butter: Lightly butter the cut side of each croissant half.
3. Grill: Place croissant halves cut-side down on the grill for 1–2 minutes, until golden grill marks appear.
4. Top: Spread chocolate-hazelnut spread on the warm croissant halves, add sliced strawberries and whipped cream, then sandwich with the other half. Add more whipped cream if desired.

That’s it — three minutes to a sensational grilled dessert perfect for summer.

Substitutions and Variations For Strawberry Nutella Croissants

• Croissants: Any high-quality bakery croissant works. Mini croissants are great for parties or bite-sized servings.
• Chocolate Hazelnut Spread: Nutella is classic, but other chocolate-hazelnut spreads work. Swap in peanut butter or cookie butter for a different flavor.
• Strawberries: Try raspberries, sliced bananas, or a mix of summer berries.
• Whipped Cream: Store-bought works well, but fresh whipped cream makes it extra luxurious.

Storage Instructions For Strawberry Nutella Croissants

These grilled croissants are best eaten immediately while the chocolate is warm and the croissant is crisp. If you have leftovers, store croissants and toppings separately in the refrigerator and assemble just before serving for the best texture. Avoid freezing assembled croissants — the berries and whipped cream won’t hold up.

These Grilled Strawberry Nutella Croissants are the three-minute dessert that will steal the show at every summer gathering: simple to make, beautiful to serve, and utterly delicious. Expect to make them on repeat all season.

More Mouth-watering Summer Fruit Desserts:

• Peach Cobbler
• Peach Crisp
• Strawberry Shortcake
• Deep Fried Peaches
• Deep Fried Strawberry Shortcakes

Watch How This Recipe Is Made

The short video demonstrates the easy steps: preheat the grill, butter the croissants, grill until golden, spread chocolate, add berries and whipped cream, and serve.