Description
Celebrate the festive season with a dazzling Puff Pastry Nutella Christmas Tree! This eye-catching dessert combines flaky puff pastry and rich Nutella, making it an irresistible treat for any holiday gathering. With its unique shape and delicious flavor, this dessert is sure to impress your guests while being easy enough for beginner bakers to create. Perfect as a centerpiece or a sweet indulgence to enjoy together, it’s versatile for any festive occasion. Customize your tree with toppings like fresh berries or mint leaves to enhance its appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh berries or mint leaves (for decoration, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly dust a surface with flour and roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the pastry into a large triangle for the tree shape and make small diagonal cuts along the sides for branches.
- Spread Nutella across the center, leaving edges clear.
- Fold branches over the filling alternately, twisting them for added decoration.
- Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake on parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg