Magic Marshmallow Puffs with Cream Filling

Try this fun and easy recipe kids adore! Bake crescent rolls stuffed with cinnamon-sugared marshmallows that melt into a hollow puff, perfect for filling with chocolate-hazelnut cream and topped with vanilla icing.

A fun and easy recipe kids love! Wrap a cinnamon-sugared marshmallow in crescent roll dough, bake it, and watch the marshmallow "disappear" leaving an empty puff ball that you can fill with delicious chocolate-hazelnut cream!

You'll top these off with a drizzle of icing for the finishing touch.

★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

These cream-filled magic marshmallow puffs make a great party dessert, a treat for special occasions, or can just be a fun baking project to do with the kids on a rainy or snowy day.

The ingredients are simple, ready-made items, making prep quick and easy.

★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

Here's a look at everything you'll need to make these magical puffs!

You will need: sugar, flour, cinnamon, crescent roll dough, regular-sized marshmallows, butter, hazelnut spread, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. 

★ How to Make this Recipe ★

This recipe comes together in a few simple steps.

Here's a look at the steps:

• Dip marshmallows in melted butter then cinnamon sugar.
• Roll marshmallow up in crescent roll dough.
• Bake.
• Mix together chocolate-hazelnut cream ingredients.
• Add cream to piping bag.
• Poke a hole in the bottom and fill up each puff with cream.
• Mix together icing ingredients.
• Drizzle with icing.

★ Tips & FAQs ★

Special Equipment You'll Need

You'll need a hand mixer to cream the cream filling and a piping bag to fill up the puffs. You'll need a second piping bag for the icing on top. Use cupcake liners or just grease your pan. A cooling rack helps both the cooling and icing process.

Storage

Store your puffs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. These puffs can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Allow them to get to room temperature, then enjoy.

What kind of crescent roll dough should I use for this recipe?

Crescent roll dough works perfectly for this recipe because it’s soft, flaky, and easy to shape. You can use pre-made crescent roll dough or make your own if you prefer. I like to use the flaky variety for a more airy texture but regular dough works great too.

Can I use a different flavor cream filling, other than chocolate-hazelnut?

Yes! You can use plain vanilla cream filling, or cream cheese filling.

For plain vanilla filling: Use ready-made vanilla pudding, whipped cream, or vanilla frosting.

For cream cheese filling: Replace the hazelnut spread with cream cheese. Or save time and use ready-made no-bake cheesecake filling or cream cheese frosting.

You can also use a different type of nut butter. Peanut butter, almond butter, cookie butter, or even soy butter can be used in place of Nutella.

How do I keep the marshmallows from leaking out?

To prevent leaks, make sure the dough is sealed tightly around the marshmallow and filling. Pinch the edges securely and double-check for any gaps before baking.

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