Cinnamon Hazelnut Breakfast Pastries
These pastries are way better than anything from a box! Hazelnut frangipane filling is spiked with cinnamon and sweetened with brown sugar, encased in a flaky, butter-y pie crust and iced with a cinnamon yogurt glaze. This is a breakfast well worth waking up for!
Ok I am on a breakfast kick for sure. There’s no denying it at this point. Over the last month, I’ve posted waffles, muffins, coffee cake, and now these little hand pie/breakfast pastry/pop tart lovelies.
Something about September and back to school. It’s a hard transition for the little ones, so I suppose I’m trying to make it easier by giving them something delicious to make those early mornings a little sweeter.
You may remember me mentioning about my younger son being an unbelievably picky eater. The truth is, he doesn’t try most of the things I bake. He has a few favorites and he sticks with those, and those only.
However, the other day we were talking and I casually mentioned something about baking up some cinnamon brown sugar breakfast pastries. His exact words were, “that sounds kinda good.” That sounds kinda good!!! I almost fell on the freaking floor. He has never said anything like that before. Could this be a chink in his armor?
Well, he didn’t end up trying them but he did admit to liking the smell. I think we are moving in the right direction 😉
The older one, on the other hand… and his dad… and ok me! We loved them. The recipe made a dozen and they were gone in a few days flat.
It all starts with my favorite pie crust recipe. I make a big batch and keep it in the fridge or freezer for whenever the pie baking (or breakfast pastry making) urge strikes. It comes together with just a few pantry staples and it is unbelievably flaky, with a rich, butter-y taste that just can’t be beat. Roll it out to about 1/8-inch thickness, then cut into squares. I really like this big square cookie cutter, but you could also use a knife or a pizza cutter.
Then just spoon on a few tablespoons of this cinnamon hazelnut frangipane. It sounds fancy but it’s just ground hazelnuts (aka hazelnut meal), brown sugar, cinnamon, and egg stirred together, with a little vanilla and salt for good measure. Top with another square of dough, pinch together, and bake!
While they’re getting puffy and golden in the oven, you can whip up a little sweet cinnamon glaze. Just a few tablespoons of Greek yogurt stirred into powdered sugar, and spiked with warm cinnamon.
One of these, with a glass of milk (or hot cup of coffee!) and your day will be off to a great start!
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Cinnamon Hazelnut Breakfast Pastries
Ingredients
For the Pastries
- 2 batches Simply Perfect Pie Crust dough
- 1 1/2 cups (168 g) hazelnut meal
- 2/3 cup (146.67 g) dark brown sugar,, lightly packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.13 teaspoon) kosher salt
For the Icing
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) Greek Yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.13 teaspoon) kosher salt
Instructions
To Make the Pastries:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper sheets.
- Place the hazelnut meal, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a small bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Lightly dust the work surface with flour, and roll the pie dough out to a thickness of 1/8-inch. Cut 24 squares. Discard the scraps.
- Top 12 of the squares with 2-3 tablespoons of filling, leaving a margin around the edge.
- Moisten the edge with water, then top with another square of dough. Pinch to seal.
- Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown and puffy. Cool slightly, then top with Icing.
To Make the Icing:
- Place the powdered sugar, Greek yogurt, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl and stir together until combined.
Wow! What a delicious breakfast! Way better than anything in a box!
Ahhhh these are a bajillion times better than pop tarts!!
Oh sweetness! I can taste them already. Beautiful photos!
Thank you so much Melanie! Foodgawker didn’t like them, lol, but I’m sure glad you did!
Oooh wow! I had a really late breakfast this morning (bad I know!) and looking as the pics of these pastries are making me really hungry, yum 🙂
Oh gosh! If having a late breakfast is bad then I’m really in trouble. So happy you liked these! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting 🙂
Poptarts literally stand no chance next to these. Holy gorgeousness! I love the hazelnut meal in the filling, that is so creative. These would definitely make me a morning person, love ’em!
Thank you so much Mary Frances! I know how much you love your breakfast treats, so that’s a real compliment coming from you!
I never like poptarts…too sugary, but this one sound delicious! Look the combo and perfect for breakfast or paired with tea.
They look perfect Allie, and Poptarts aren’t even in the same universe as these delicious pastries, there’s no comparison!
Aw, thank you so much Sheena! 🙂
omigosh they’re like insanely beautiful and outrageously scrumptious (and waaaay higher quality) poptarts!
You’re so sweet Kayle! Thank you so much <3
Oh these pastries are gorgeous Allie!! I used to eat pop tarts like mad as a kid but I won’t go near them anymore … I need to make myself some instead!!
I used to eat them too Ashley! And my favorite flavor was the cinnamon brown sugar. That was what I had in mind when I made these. I still love those darn Pop Tarts, but truly, nothing beats fresh from the oven! So happy you like this; thanks so much for the comment hon!
Those look like my kind of breakfast pastries! That frangipane filling sounds just divine 🙂
I really loved the filling, June! But the crust too- I’d be hard pressed to decide on which was better. Thanks so much dear!
My boys would go absolutely crazy for these! Love the flavor combo!
Thanks Matt! My boys all went crazy too!
You truly are the breakfast queen! I love these!!
I’m really on a kick, aren’t I? Lol! Thanks Zainab- hope you’re having a great weekend, dear!
These look so cosy, perfect with a cup of coffee no doubt!
That’s just how I liked them, Emma! Thank you so much for reading and for the sweet comment. Hope you’re having a great weekend!
Holy moly these look absolutely sensational!
Thank you so much Jocelyn! Hope you’re able to relax a bit this weekend 🙂
These are so great Allie! I love how puffy and thick they look. The cinnamon and hazelnut combination sounds so tasty!
They really puffed up a lot in the oven! That pie crust recipe is so good- it’s almost like puff pastry. Thanks so much Jen and I hope you’re enjoying your weekend!
Oh my gosh — you’ve taken pop tarts to a gourmet level! These look so delicious, Allie, and that glaze! These would be such a special breakfast. 🙂
Marcie you are just the sweetest! Thank you so much <3 I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
It’s so cold and windy as we wait for the hurricane to hit us in CT- I indulged in a jumbo muffin because the weather was calling for it, but I wish I had these pastries with me- perfect rainy fall breakfast material!
Ugh it was awful here in PA too! I was so glad to curl up with a hot mug and one of these. So comforting! I hope you stayed warm and dry Medha! I think the worst of it has already passed by now 🙂
These would be so perfect with my cup of coffee on a cold, rainy fall day!
Thanks Rachel! That’s just what I’m doing right now. Stay warm & dry, girlfriend!
these put grocery store pop-tarts to shame! what a delightful creation, bravo!
Aw thank you so much Grace! So happy you like these; thanks for the sweet comment!
Allie, I LOVE these!!!! LOVE the flavor combination of cinnamon and hazelnut! These are perfection!!! Totally going to try this! Would love to give my kids homemade, rather than pop tarts!
Oh I know, right? Those pop tarts in a box are a little scary, lol! Hope you guys enjoy; thanks so much!