This impressive sweet treat is easy to make with commercially made puff pastry and a jar of Nutella. It was a fun addition to a Christmas dessert tray I made for a family gathering.
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| The tree is part of a cookie/dessert tray we used for a family gathering. |
Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
2 sheets of puff pastry from one package
¼ cup Nutella
1 large egg beaten
A light dusting of powdered sugar
Optional: hazelnuts (chopped ) to sprinkle over tree for added crunch & flavor
Preheatoven to 400°F. (A hot oven is essential to achieve the puff during baking.)
Lightly dust a piece of parchment paper with flour and roll out one sheet of puff pastry into a rectangle shape
- On another lightly floured surface, roll out another sheet. Lightly lay it over the top of the 1st sheet that is on the parchment paper.
- Lightly cut the 2 rectangles into a triangle for the tree, cutting out a section at the bottom for the trunk. Carefully remove the top tree and set aside.
- Spoon and then spread Nutella i evenly over the triangle and trunk, leaving a little space along the edges so it doesn’t ooze out while baking.
- Place the remaining tree shape on top of the first. And gently press along the edges to seal everything together.
- Beat an egg with a splash of milk or water and brush it all over the top for a beautiful, golden finish.
- To form the branches, cut strips down each side of the triangle (about ¾”apart) starting a few inches from the top, leaving the center intact.
- Twist each strip carefully but don’t worry if the twists are not all the same as they puff up differently creating unique branches as they bake.
- Brush the twisted branches with the egg wash.
- If desired, sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.
- If desired, cut a star(s) from the remaining puff pastry, brush with egg wash and place on the parchment. (I actually made another small tree out of the extra dough.)
- Carefully transfer the parchment paper to the baking sheet.
- Bake for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden, risen, and flaky.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar for a snowy appearance. Place a star at the top of the tree if you made one out of the extra dough.
Recipe without photos . . . Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
2 sheets of puff pastry from one package
¼ cup Nutella
1 large egg beaten
A light dusting of powdered sugar
Optional: hazelnuts (chopped ) to sprinkle over tree for added crunch & flavor
Preheatoven to 400°F. (A hot oven is essential to achieve the puff during baking.)
Lightly dust a piece of parchment paper with flour and roll out one sheet of puff pastry into a rectangle shape
- On another lightly floured surface, roll out another sheet. Lightly lay it over the top of the 1st sheet that is on the parchment paper.
- Lightly cut the 2 rectangles into a triangle for the tree, cutting out a section at the bottom for the trunk. Carefully remove the top tree and set aside.
- Spoon and then spread Nutella i evenly over the triangle and trunk, leaving a little space along the edges so it doesn’t ooze out while baking.
- Place the remaining tree shape on top of the first. And gently press along the edges to seal everything together.
- Beat an egg with a splash of milk or water and brush it all over the top for a beautiful, golden finish.
- To form the branches, cut strips down each side of the triangle (about ¾”apart) starting a few inches from the top, leaving the center intact.
- Twist each strip carefully but don’t worry if the twists are not all the same as they puff up differently creating unique branches as they bake.
- Brush the twisted branches with the egg wash.
- If desired, sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts.
- If desired, cut a star(s) from the remaining puff pastry, brush with egg wash and place on the parchment. (I actually made another small tree out of the extra dough.)
- Carefully transfer the parchment paper to the baking sheet.
- Bake for 11 to 14 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden, risen, and flaky.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar for a snowy appearance. Place a star at the top of the tree if you made one out of the extra dough.
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