Flaky puff pastry filled with Nutella and Soan Papdi — an easy Soan Papdi Puff Pastry Pockets recipe for a modern Indian fusion dessert perfect for Diwali or festive gatherings.
Rose Petals and Silver Warak for garnishingoptional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix crumbled Soan Papdi and Nutella until combined; set aside.
Lightly flour your surface and unroll the puff pastry sheet. Roll gently to even the thickness (don’t overwork).
Cut into 2×2-inch squares for minis or 3×3-inch squares for larger pockets.
Place half the squares on the prepared tray. Spoon about 1 tsp of filling into the center of each.
Cover with the remaining squares, press edges gently, and crimp with a fork to seal. Make a tiny slit on top for steam to escape.
Brush the tops lightly with milk for a soft golden glaze. Bake at 190°C / 375°F for 12–14 minutes (mini) or 15–18 minutes (larger pieces), until golden and puffed.
Cool on a wire rack for 4–6 minutes, then spread a thin layer of Nutella on top while still warm.
Garnish with chopped pistachios, a pinch of sea salt, rose petals, and silver warak. Serve warm.
For gujiya-shaped puffs:
Use pre-cut puff pastry squares or circles. Add 1 tablespoon of filling to the center.
Fold into a triangle or semi-circle, pressing the edges firmly to seal.
Use a cookie cutter or gujiya cutter to trim neatly for a festive shape.
The Baking Instructions remains the same.
Notes
Make mini 2×2″ pockets for balanced sweetness and more pieces in one bake.
Use sea salt and a thin layer of Nutella on top to cut through the sweetness.
Store unbaked filled pockets in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze for up to a month. Bake fresh before serving for the flakiest texture.
Avoid microwaving baked puffs; reheat in the oven at 170°C / 340°F for 3–5 minutes if needed.