Description
Create a magical winter wonderland on your dessert table with our Nutella Puff Pastry Snowflake Recipe. This enchanting treat combines the rich flavors of creamy Nutella and zesty orange with flaky puff pastry, all shaped into a stunning snowflake design. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights, this dessert is not only beautiful but also easy to make, ensuring that even novice bakers can impress their guests. With its delightful taste and eye-catching presentation, the Nutella Puff Pastry Snowflake is bound to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed, cut into 9-inch rounds)
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 egg (lightly beaten for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place one round of puff pastry on the baking sheet and spread Nutella evenly over it, leaving a 1/4-inch edge.
- Sprinkle the orange zest over the Nutella. Top with the second round of puff pastry and gently press down.
- Lightly mark the center, then cut into sixteen sections without fully cutting through.
- Twist each section to form snowflake 'arms,' pressing the ends together.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg