Puff Pastry Nutella special occasion Tree
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Puff Pastry Nutella special occasion Tree, a visually stunning and scrumptious dessert that will steal the show at your holiday gatherings. The flaky layers of puff pastry envelop a rich chocolate hazelnut filling, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. Not only is it easy to prepare, but its unique tree shape adds a charming touch to your dessert table. With options to customize the filling and presentation, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 3/4 cup Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and let the puff pastry thaw for about 2 hours.
- 2. Place one sheet of puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 3. Spread Nutella evenly over the first pastry layer.
- 4. Lay the second sheet atop the Nutella and cut out the shape of a special occasion tree.
- 5. Cut 1-inch strips along the sides of the tree and twist each strip gently.
- 6. Use leftover pastry to cut out stars for decoration.
- 7. Brush the entire tree with an egg wash mixture.
- 8. Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- 9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg