Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
The Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is a festive and delightful dessert that transforms any holiday gathering into a memorable celebration. This impressive treat features layers of flaky puff pastry filled with rich chocolate hazelnut Nutella, shaped into a beautiful Christmas tree. Not only does it offer an irresistible flavor combination of buttery pastry and creamy chocolate, but it also serves as a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. Easy to make, this recipe invites friends and family to join in the fun, making it a perfect holiday baking activity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 4–6 tablespoons Nutella Hazelnut Spread
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Roll out one sheet of puff pastry on floured parchment paper into an 11 x 13 inch rectangle and transfer it to a baking sheet.
- Spread Nutella evenly on the first layer, avoiding edges.
- Roll out the second sheet of puff pastry similarly and place over the Nutella layer; press gently.
- Cut out a Christmas tree shape using a template, slice branches without cutting through the center, and twist each branch away from you.
- Create decorative elements from extra pastry and brush the entire tree with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice - approximately 70g
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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