Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
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Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Description
This recipe uses two sheets of puff pastry layered with a spread of warmed Nutella between them. After placing one sheet on a baking sheet and spreading the chocolate spread, the second sheet is placed on top. The layered dough is then cut into the shape of a Christmas tree, with cuts along the sides forming the tree's branches.
Each branch is twisted to reveal the Nutella filling and add a textured look that crisps during baking. The entire pastry is brushed with whisked egg, which encourages even browning and a shiny gold finish. Baking at a high temperature produces flaky, airy layers with sweet chocolate pockets.
The finished pastry tree is a decorative and shareable treat commonly served during holiday gatherings. Its attractive shape and combination of flaky pastry and chocolate make it fitting as a centerpiece dessert or snack. Allowing it to cool slightly before serving helps slices hold their shape.
Ingredients
- 2 heets puff pastry
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 egg whisked, large
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 415°F. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out both sheets of the puff pastry. Place one sheet on a lined baking sheet.
- Warm the Nutella in the microwave for about 15 seconds, then spread it evenly over the puff pastry on the baking sheet.
- Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the Nutella. Cut the dough into the shape of a tree. Make slices on both sides of the tree to form the branches, keeping each branch similar in size.
- Twist each strip of dough into a spiral. Optionally, cut out little stars with the excess dough to decorate the tree. Brush the tree with the egg wash.
- Bake it for 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown. Let it cool slightly and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 547 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 547kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 31IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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