Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
This Nutella puff pastry Christmas tree turns simple ingredients into a festive centerpiece with crisp layers and glossy branches. It’s quick to assemble, bakes beautifully and brings instant holiday magic.
Servings: 8 people
Equipment
- Rolling Pin Optional
- Silicon Baking Mat Optional
- Sharp Knife or Pizza Cutter
Ingredients
- 2 Sheets puff pastry refrigerated
- ⅔ Cup Nutella
- 1 egg beaten
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Unroll the first sheet of puff pastry dough onto a piece of parchment or a silicon mat, using a rolling pin if needed to smooth creases or get it to an even thickness.
- Spread the Nutella evenly over the dough, using an offset spatula.
- Roll out your second sheet of puff pastry dough then carefully place it on top of the first Nutella-covered sheet.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the dough out into the shape of a Christmas tree (about 12 inches high).
- Take the knife and cut strips into the sides of the tree, going all the way up.
- Twist each strip once over.
- Use the scraps of your Nutella-filled dough to cut out stars using a cookie cutter.
- Place the stars on the tree.
- Brush the top of the dough with the beaten egg.
- Chill it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or in the freezer for 5 (optional but recommended, to prevent spreading).
- Slide the parchment or baking mat onto a baking sheet.
- Bake on the center rack of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dough is fully cooked.
- Let it cool for 15 minutes then dust the top with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
Keep it cold: Work quickly so the pastry stays firm and puffs well.
Score first: Lightly mark the outline before cutting for clean, even edges.
Use parchment: Build and bake on the same sheet to prevent stretching.
Trim smart: Save any excess puff pastry scraps for stars so nothing goes to waste.
Score first: Lightly mark the outline before cutting for clean, even edges.
Use parchment: Build and bake on the same sheet to prevent stretching.
Trim smart: Save any excess puff pastry scraps for stars so nothing goes to waste.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 3mg
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