Chocolate Hazelnut Turon (Filipino Banana Lumpia)

Turon is a traditional Filipino snack made from sweet plantains, often paired with ripe jackfruit and rolled in spring roll (lumpia) wrappers, then fried to golden-brown perfection. The name turon refers to both the Filipino dessert and the crispy fried technique used to make it.

This Chocolate Hazelnut Turon takes that classic Filipino dessert and adds a decadent dessert twist. By incorporating Spread The Love Chocolate Hazelnut Dessert Butter into the filling, each bite delivers creamy, chocolate-nutty richness wrapped in a perfectly crisp shell, blending cultural tradition with contemporary comfort food appeal.

• 6 Spring Roll Wrappers
• 2 ripe plantains
• ½ cup Spread The Love® CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT Dessert Butter
• ½ cup ripe jackfruit (optional)
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1/8 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in ¼ cup water
• Neutral oil for frying (we used avocado)

• Air fryer, deep fryer, or large skillet

✔ Step 1 - Prep Your Space

To make assembly easier, prepare your workstation by laying out the spring roll wrappers, a plate with brown sugar for coating, and a small bowl with the cornstarch + water mixture.

✔ Step 2 - Prepare the Plantains

Trim the ends of each plantain and remove the peel. Cut each plantain in half widthwise, then slice each half lengthwise into — leaving you with 12 plantain pieces total.

✔ Step 3 - Roll the Turon

• Lay out a spring roll wrapper in a diamond shape.

• Coat a piece of plantain in brown sugar, then place it about 1 inch from the bottom corner of the wrapper.

• Spread a thin layer of Chocolate Hazelnut Dessert Butter on top.

• Add a few pieces of jackfruit (if using).

• Place a second sugar-coated plantain on top.

• Fold and roll the wrapper, tucking in the sides.

• Seal the edge using a dab of cornstarch water.

• Repeat until all six rolls are complete.

✔ Step 4 - Fry for Crispy Perfection

Choose your cooking method:

• Deep Fry/Pan Fry: Pour about 1-inch of oil into your pan and heat to 350°F. Fry each roll until golden brown.

• Air Fry: Brush a light coating of oil on each roll and air fry at 360°F for about 12 minutes, flipping halfway. Watch closely so they crisp evenly.

✔ Step 5 - Serve

Once golden and crispy, allow the turon to cool slightly. Serve warm with an extra drizzle of dessert butter and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent finish.

• With Ice Cream: A scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream makes this Chocolate Hazelnut Turon an unforgettable dessert.

• Sprinkle of Powdered Sugar: Adds visual appeal and a touch of extra sweetness.

• Drizzle of Chocolate Sauce: For chocolate lovers, extra chocolate is never too much!

• Choose Ripe Plantains: Fully ripe plantains are sweeter and softer, perfect for this dessert.

• Keep Wrappers Dry: If they get too moist, they can tear. Wipe clean surfaces and use dry hands.

• Don’t Overcrowd Your Fryer: Whether air frying or deep frying, cook in batches so each turon crisps evenly.

Whether you grew up eating Filipino turon or you’re discovering it for the first time, this Chocolate Hazelnut Turon blends tradition with modern flavor in a way that’s deeply satisfying. Its crispy exterior gives way to a rich, gooey center, making it a dessert that’s perfect for special occasions, weekend treats, or anytime indulgence.