Description
Celebrate the festive season with a delightful Puff Pastry Nutella Christmas Tree! This stunning dessert features flaky layers enveloping rich Nutella, making it both a visual centerpiece and a delectable treat. Easy to prepare, this charming pastry is perfect for holiday gatherings, family celebrations, or cozy evenings at home. With its twinkling presentation and delicious flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite on your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries or mint leaves (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out the thawed puff pastry into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the pastry into a Christmas tree shape using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Make small diagonal cuts along the sides for branches.
- Spread Nutella in the center of the tree shape, leaving edges clear.
- Fold over branches alternately from the bottom up, twisting them slightly for decoration.
- Brush the entire tree with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with berries or mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg