Save Late night studying in college when the dining hall closed, I discovered buttering a tortilla and folding chocolate inside was a life skill nobody taught but everyone needed. This wrap started as dorm room desperation and turned into the dessert I still make when friends come over, because it feels like magic but takes zero effort to put together.
I made these for a movie night once and everyone stopped watching to ask what I was making in the kitchen. The smell of hazelnut butter frying in a pan has a way of pulling people out of their seats and into the dining room.
Ingredients
- Large flour tortillas: Fresh ones fold without cracking, so check the date and avoid refrigerated tortillas that have stiffened up
- Nutella: Microwave it for ten seconds if it is cold and stiff, it spreads so much easier when slightly warmed
- Ripe bananas: Look for bananas with some brown spots because they add natural sweetness and mash slightly into the chocolate as they cook
- Chopped hazelnuts: Toast them quickly in a dry pan before adding to the wrap for that extra crunch and nutty aroma
- Unsalted butter: Butter creates the crispy golden exterior that keeps everything inside melty and warm
- Powdered sugar: Dust it right before serving so it does not melt into the tortilla
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream: The cold cream against the hot wrap is what makes this feel like a real dessert
Instructions
- Prep the tortilla:
- Lay one tortilla flat and use kitchen scissors to cut from the center straight out to the edge, creating a slit that divides it into four foldable sections
- Layer the quarters:
- Spread Nutella on the first quarter, layer banana slices on the second, sprinkle hazelnuts on the third, and leave the fourth plain or add extra spread
- Fold into a triangle:
- Start at the cut and fold each quarter over the next one, working your way around until you have a neat triangle with all the fillings tucked inside
- Get the pan ready:
- Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until it foams slightly, then gently place the folded wrap in the pan
- Cook until golden:
- Fry for one to two minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the tortilla turns crispy brown and feels firm to the touch
- Serve it warm:
- Transfer to a plate, dust generously with powdered sugar, and add a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream while it is still hot
Save My sister started requesting these whenever she visits, and now it has become our thing to stand in the kitchen folding wraps while catching up on everything happening in our lives.
Variations That Work
Swap strawberries for the bananas in spring when they are in season, or try peanut butter instead of Nutella if you want something less sweet. Mini marshmallows melt beautifully inside if you fold them into a quarter.
Choosing the Right Tortilla
Thick restaurant style tortillas work better than thin street taco ones because they hold up better to folding and frying without tearing. Whole wheat adds a nutty flavor but creates a tougher texture, so white flour tortillas give you the crispiest results.
Serving Ideas
These work for breakfast, dessert, or midnight snacks depending on what you pair with them. Coffee cuts through the sweetness, while dessert wine leans into it.
- Try adding cinnamon to the powdered sugar for extra warmth
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top for an even richer finish
- Make a bunch and keep them warm in a low oven for serving a crowd
Save Something about warm tortillas and melted chocolate brings people to the kitchen faster than any fancy dessert I have ever made.
Recipe Guide
- → What type of tortillas work best?
Use large, fresh, and pliable flour tortillas to ensure easy folding and a crisp finish when cooked.
- → Can I substitute Nutella with other spreads?
Yes, chocolate-hazelnut spreads or alternatives like peanut butter work well for similar richness and flavor.
- → How should I fold the tortilla for best results?
Cut from the center to the edge and fold each quarter over the filling sequentially to form a compact triangle, ensuring even cooking.
- → What cooking method yields the crispest wrap?
Pan-frying in butter over medium heat until golden on both sides provides a crispy and flavorful crust.
- → Are there any suggested garnishes to enhance flavor?
Powdered sugar adds sweetness, while whipped cream or vanilla ice cream complements the warm flavors beautifully.