Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Recipe
This delightful Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is a festive and easy-to-make dessert that features layers of flaky puff pastry filled with rich Nutella. Perfect for holiday celebrations, it’s beautifully shaped like a Christmas tree and dusted with a touch of icing sugar to add a snowy finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 2 puff pastry sheets (10 by 10 inches each)
Filling
- 1/2 cup Nutella
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Finishing
- Icing sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Melt Nutella: Gently melt the Nutella in a double boiler or microwave until spreadable and smooth.
- Layer Pastry Sheets: Spread the melted Nutella evenly over one puff pastry sheet. Carefully place the second puff pastry sheet on top and dust the top with flour to prevent sticking.
- Shape Dough: Cut the layered dough into a large triangle shape. Use star-shaped cookie cutters on leftover dough scraps to create decorations and set aside.
- Create Tree Shape: Form the Christmas tree by lifting and twisting sections of the dough to give a layered, branched effect.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg with water to make an egg wash. Brush it generously over the entire tree to promote golden, glossy baking.
- Bake: Place the tree onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Dust and Serve: Allow to cool slightly, then dust with icing sugar to mimic snow before serving.
Notes
- For the flakiest pastry, allow the dough to rest properly before baking.
- Feel free to customize the filling using jams, caramel, or other nut butters as preferred.
- Using cold puff pastry will help maintain texture and ensure proper puffing during baking.
Keywords: Christmas recipes, puff pastry, Nutella dessert, festive treats, holiday baking, easy appetizers
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