Description
This Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is a festive delight that brings together the rich flavors of chocolate hazelnut spread and flaky pastry. Perfect for holiday gatherings, each golden-brown branch is filled with gooey Nutella, creating an irresistible treat that will impress your guests and elevate your holiday spirit. Easy to prepare, this beautiful centerpiece is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious indulgence for the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp flour (for dusting)
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out one sheet of puff pastry into a rectangle.
- Spread Nutella generously over the pastry, leaving an inch border around the edges.
- Place the second sheet of pastry on top and gently press to seal. Cut into a tree shape with branches.
- Make cuts along both sides of the tree shape and twist branches outward.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle sea salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, then cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg