Description
Nutella Christmas Tree Puff Pastry is a festive and visually stunning dessert that combines flaky, buttery puff pastry with rich Nutella spread, all shaped like a charming Christmas tree. This delightful treat is easy to prepare and perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a delicious blend of textures and flavors in every bite. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and watch as it becomes a favorite among family and friends during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought)
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp water
- 1 tbsp flour (for dusting)
- Optional: Sliced almonds or sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry until doubled in size.
- Cut the pastry into a tree shape, leaving extra dough at the base for stability.
- Spread Nutella generously over one half of the tree shape.
- Fold the other half over the Nutella and press edges to seal; cut slits to create branches.
- Beat the egg with water and brush over the entire pastry for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 31mg