Whenever you need a sweet snack, there are Spanish desserts waiting to be discovered, like these fantastic dulce de leche puff pastry rolls.
This Spanish dessert only requires a couple of ingredients and is ready in just 30 minutes, so if you’re looking for a low-effort but rewarding pastry, this is the one.
In this article, we’ll tell you how to prepare the recipe step by step, with the best tips for storing, serving, and changes you can make to the ingredients to make this recipe your own.
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Background of the Dish
Dulce de leche puff pastry rolls aren’t a traditional dessert, but rather a modern twist on other classics like American cinnamon rolls or German apple rolls.
Similar to dulce de leche cheesecake or dulce de leche palmiers, they represent a way for lovers of this ingredient to incorporate it into an already beloved dessert, allowing them to enjoy it in a new way.
This recipe is popular in southern Spain thanks to the large South American immigrant population and the constant culinary exchange between the two regions, despite the ocean separating them.
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Things You’ll Need for Dulce De Leche Puff Pastry Rolls
To make dulce de leche puff pastry rolls, you’ll need dulce de leche, puff pastry, milk, sugar, and an egg as the main ingredients.
It’s a super simple recipe, so it doesn’t require fancy ingredients or baking equipment; a baking tray is all you need.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet (250g) Puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- 1 cup (300g) Dulce de leche
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Milk
- 2 tablespoons (25g) White sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional)
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
How to Make Dulce De Leche Puff Pastry Rolls – Step by Step Guide
- The first step in this Spanish puff pastry dessert recipe is to preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Also, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- After that, carefully roll out the puff pastry dough on a clean surface, being careful not to tear it, and cut it into 10 equal strips.
- Then, spread a tablespoon of dulce de leche down the center of each strip, being careful not to overfill them. Gently roll each strip around the dulce de leche filling to form small puff pastry rolls.
- For the next step, place the dulce de leche rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave some space between them so they can expand during baking.
- Now, take a small bowl. Whisk the egg with the milk. Use this mixture to brush the top of each puff pastry roll, which will give them a glossy finish.
- In another small bowl, combine the white sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture over the rolls to give them an extra touch of sweetness and flavor.
- Next, place the baking sheet with the rolls in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Don’t open the oven during baking, but check from the outside to make sure they aren’t over-browning on top.
- Once ready, remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Finally, serve the puff pastry rolls with dulce de leche, warm or cold. As an optional step, you can dust them with powdered sugar or add a drizzle of dulce de leche to enhance their presentation.
Substitution of Ingredients
This Spanish dulce de leche pastry is probably one of the easiest recipes to modify, since at its core it originated as an adaptation of classic rolls.
The first thing you can do is modify the filling: add chopped and toasted almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts for a crunchy texture when you bite into it.
If you want to add another flavor profile, you can make sea salt caramel brittle, chop it into small pieces, and add it inside for a salty touch to balance the sweetness.
It’s also one of the easiest traditional Spanish desserts to make gluten-free: most dulce de leche is gluten-free, and you can buy gluten-free puff pastry or make it at home (always double-check the labels and clean the area to avoid cross-contamination).
Prepare other homemade Spanish desserts, such as dulce de leche tarts, dulce de leche custard cups, and dulce de leche brownies.
Tips on Serving Dulce De Leche Puff Pastry Rolls
This quick dulce de leche dessert is perfect when you need something sweet to snack on, but it can also be a great dish to impress your guests with a few tweaks.
For example, serving the dulce de leche puff pastry rolls with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a light whipped cream frosting can make it the perfect dessert to enjoy after a good meal.
To balance the sweetness of the baked dulce de leche pastries, it’s best to serve them with black coffee, tea, latte, or another beverage without artificial sweeteners.
If you’re preparing the dulce de leche puff pastry rolls for a special celebration, you can top them with colorful sprinkles, ideal for children’s parties or holidays.
For your next party, be sure to prepare a dessert table featuring Andalusian sweets, where you can add these delicious rolls along with fartons, Tarta de San Marcos, and Spanish cream puffs for a varied spread.
How to Store Dulce De Leche Puff Pastry Rolls
Unlike other Spanish dessert recipes, this one only takes 30 minutes to prepare, so we recommend making it to enjoy the same day.
However, if you have leftovers, you can store the dulce de leche puff pastry rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for a day.
For longer storage, keep these caramel puff pastry rolls covered in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, or freeze for up to a month.
After storing, the easy dulce de leche puff pastry may lose its crunchy exterior. You can fix this by reheating them for 5 minutes at 325°F (160°C) before serving.
Want to try more authentic Spanish sweets that you can make ahead and enjoy later?
Then check out our recipes for Spanish apple cake, tarta de chocolate, and tarta de limon.
Recipe Card: Dulce De Leche Puff Pastry Rolls
Dulce De Leche Puff Pastry Rolls Recipe
Whenever you need a sweet snack, there are Spanish desserts waiting to be discovered, like these fantastic dulce de leche puff pastry rolls.
This Spanish dessert only requires a couple of ingredients and is ready in just 30 minutes, so if you're looking for a low-effort but rewarding pastry, this is the one.
In this article, we'll tell you how to prepare the recipe step by step, with the best tips for storing, serving, and changes you can make to the ingredients to make this recipe your own.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet (250g) Puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- 1 cup (300g) Dulce de leche
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Milk
- 2 tablespoons (25g) White sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional)
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- To prepare the puff pastry rolls with dulce de leche, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly roll out the puff pastry dough on a clean surface and cut it into 10 equal strips
- Spread a tablespoon of dulce de leche down the center of each strip, being careful not to overfill them. Gently roll each strip around the dulce de leche filling to form small puff pastry rolls.
- Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with the milk. Brush the top of each puff pastry roll with this mixture.
- In another small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the rolls for extra sweetness and flavor.
- Bake the puff pastry rolls with dulce de leche for 18-20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the puff pastry rolls with dulce de leche warm. If desired, you can dust them with powdered sugar or add a drizzle of dulce de leche to enhance their presentation.
Notes
While the Dulce de Leche Puff Pastry Rolls are baking, we recommend not opening the oven door for the first few minutes to prevent them from deflating.
The cinnamon sprinkle on top helps balance the sweetness, but if you prefer the dulce de leche to be the star, you can skip it.
If you prefer, you can cook these rolls in an air fryer. Preheat it to 350°F (180°C) and cook the pastries for 10-12 minutes (don't overcrowd the basket; it's best to do it in batches).
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 113Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 26mgSodium 47mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 0gSugar 15gProtein 3g
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