Christmas Tree Nutella Puff Pastry Dessert
This Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree creates a festive, indulgent dessert, ideal for any Christmas gathering! The combination of flaky, buttery puff pastry and warm, gooey Nutella creates a great texture contrast that’s satisfying and decadent.
Equipment
- Offset spatula
- Knife or pizza cutter
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking Sheet Pan
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 2 Sheets Puff Pastry Rolled 13" x 10" rectangles
- ¼ Cup Nutella Or other chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 Large Egg Whipped lightly
- 1 Tablespoon Raw sugar Or granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Powdered sugar Optional - for dusting top of tree after baking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (205℃)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Roll out two sheets of puff pastry into 13" x 10" rectangles.
- Place one sheet of pastry on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Using an offset spatula, evenly spread Nutella over one sheet of puff pastry.
- Add second sheet of puff pastry over Nutella. Using your hands, smooth lightly so pastry adheres to Nutella
- Cut a short tree trunk at the bottom of the pastry.
- Place a ruler at the top center of the pastry down to the bottom left corner. Cut along the ruler and repeat for right side. Note: cut out stars with left over pastry.
- Cut ¾" strips up both sides of the tree leaving space above tree trunk uncut.
- With all the strips cut, start twisting each one. Grab the ends, twist three times toward you, and press down the ends to keep the twists in place. Repeat this all the way up the tree making less twists as the strips become shorter.
- Place a star cutout on top of the tree.
- Lightly whip an egg and brush the surface of pastry. Sprinkle evenly with raw sugar. Transfer to a baking sheet pan.
- Bake for 22 - 24 minutes. Pastry will be a golden brown and well risen.
- Let cool for 15 minutes and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Pastry is best served when warm.
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Notes
- After forming each twisted end of the puff pastry, make sure to press it gently onto the baking sheet. This step helps prevent the twists from rising unevenly during baking, which could cause the branches of the tree to lose their shape.
- This puff pastry Christmas tree is best served the day you bake it. If you need to store the dessert for 1 - 2 days, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container before refrigerating. However, note that it may lose some of its crispness.
- Time saving tip: To save time on the day of your celebration, you can assemble the pastry a day or two in advance. Wrap it well, store in the refrigerator, and bake just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 23IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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