on Nov 13, 2022, Updated Nov 10, 2023
Why You’ll Love Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
You’re going to love how easy this is to make because simple ingredients come together to form such a beautiful holiday masterpiece that will have your guests ooh-ing and ah-ing. This festive tree 🎄 is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gathering, whether it be breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This tree can work as a dessert or side dish with any meal.
How to Prepare Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
🌟 First, preheat the oven to 400°F. Then, follow the package instructions to defrost the puff pastry and place one sheet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You can use flour, if needed, to prevent sticking. 🍫 Next, melt the Nutella using a double boiler or you could use a microwave and then spread it on the puff pastry sheet. 🔻 Place the second puff pastry sheet on top, dust it with flour, and use a pizza cutter or knife to cut it into a triangle. ⭐ Use scraps to create star shapes and connect leftover dough to form a bigger triangle. 🎄 Now pinch and shape the dough into a Christmas tree, by making cuts on each side and twisting them. 🥚 Finally, brush with egg wash or cooking spray, add the star shapes on top and place any remaining scraps on the baking sheet. 🔥 Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes or until golden. Dust with icing sugar before enjoying.
Variations and Substitutions
Make this Christmas tree your own! Try some of these variations and have FUN with it.
Explore different filling variations such as fruit spreads, other chocolate spreads, or even a combination of fruit and chocolate. For an extra layer of texture, certainly, feel free to incorporate nuts like hazelnuts or almonds for a satisfying crunch. Why not try adding some 🍊orange zest to the Nutella for a different flavor? While this recipe is for making a Christmas tree, you could use the concept and directions and create your own design.
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