This easy Nutella Puff Pastry Tree is a fun and festive treat, perfect for the holidays! With flaky pastry, creamy Nutella, and a light dusting of icing sugar, it’s a simple yet stunning dessert. Serve it warm for a cozy snack or as a show-stopping centrepiece for gatherings. Quick to make and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients Needed
- 2 sheets puff pastry (about 320g / 11.3 oz each)
- 250g / 8.8 oz Nutella (or any hazelnut spread)
- 1 egg, beaten (for glazing)
- 15g / ½ oz icing sugar (powdered sugar) for dusting
How To Make Nutella Puff Pastry Tree
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Shape the pastry: Lay out both puff pastry sheets. Cut them into long triangles to form a tree shape. Keep the offcuts for another use.
- Assemble the layers: Place one pastry triangle onto the lined tray. Spread Nutella evenly on top (warming it slightly helps). Place the second pastry triangle over it.
- Cut the branches: Using a sharp knife, cut 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide strips from the sides to form branches, leaving a central column intact.
- Twist the branches: Gently twist each strip a few times to create a swirled effect.
- Glaze and bake: Brush the pastry with the beaten egg. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve: Once cooled slightly, dust with icing sugar and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use cold puff pastry: Keep the pastry chilled before using to ensure it bakes up flaky and crisp. Warm pastry can become sticky and hard to handle.
- Warm the Nutella: Slightly melt the Nutella before spreading to make it easier to apply evenly without tearing the pastry.
- Cut evenly: When shaping the tree, make sure the branches are evenly spaced so they bake evenly and twist neatly.
- Don’t skip the egg wash: Brushing with beaten egg gives the pastry a golden, glossy finish. Without it, the pastry may look dull.
- Bake until golden brown: Every oven is different, so check at 20 minutes and leave it longer if needed. The pastry should be crisp and golden all over.
How To Store Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: First, let the leftover Nutella Puff Pastry Tree cool to room temperature. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Enjoy it chilled or bring it to room temperature before serving.
- Freeze: Let the pastry cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 1 month. To serve, thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 piece (1/10 of the tree)
- Calories: 167
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Potassium: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 3g
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Description
This easy Nutella Puff Pastry Tree is a fun and festive treat, perfect for the holidays! With flaky pastry, creamy Nutella, and a light dusting of icing sugar, it’s a simple yet stunning dessert. Serve it warm for a cozy snack or as a show-stopping centrepiece for gatherings. Quick to make and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Shape the pastry: Lay out both puff pastry sheets. Cut them into long triangles to form a tree shape. Keep the offcuts for another use.
- Assemble the layers: Place one pastry triangle onto the lined tray. Spread Nutella evenly on top (warming it slightly helps). Place the second pastry triangle over it.
- Cut the branches: Using a sharp knife, cut 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide strips from the sides to form branches, leaving a central column intact.
- Twist the branches: Gently twist each strip a few times to create a swirled effect.
- Glaze and bake: Brush the pastry with the beaten egg. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve: Once cooled slightly, dust with icing sugar and enjoy!
Notes
- Use cold puff pastry: Keep the pastry chilled before using to ensure it bakes up flaky and crisp. Warm pastry can become sticky and hard to handle.
- Warm the Nutella: Slightly melt the Nutella before spreading to make it easier to apply evenly without tearing the pastry.
- Cut evenly: When shaping the tree, make sure the branches are evenly spaced so they bake evenly and twist neatly.
- Don’t skip the egg wash: Brushing with beaten egg gives the pastry a golden, glossy finish. Without it, the pastry may look dull.
- Bake until golden brown: Every oven is different, so check at 20 minutes and leave it longer if needed. The pastry should be crisp and golden all over.
Nutella Puff Pastry Tree