Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Puff Pastry Nutella Christmas Tree, a delightful dessert that combines flaky pastry with rich Nutella. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this eye-catching treat is simple to make and will impress your family and friends alike. With its unique shape, it’s not only delicious but also serves as a stunning centerpiece on any dessert table. The versatility of this recipe allows you to customize the filling to suit your taste, making it a fun addition to your holiday traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 3/4 cup Nutella
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and thaw the puff pastry for about 2 hours.
- Place one sheet of puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread Nutella evenly over the first layer.
- Layer the second sheet of pastry on top and cut out a Christmas tree shape.
- Cut strips along the sides and twist them gently to create branch-like spirals.
- Cut decorative stars from any leftover pastry scraps and place one on top of the tree.
- Brush with an egg wash and bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg