Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
These delightful 3 Ingredient Puff Pastry Christmas Trees with Nutella are the perfect festive treat for your holiday gatherings, featuring flaky pastry and rich chocolate-hazelnut filling.
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff Pastry, thawed (about 250g total) Keep the puff pastry cold for best results.
- 1/2 cup Nutella (about 150g) Can be substituted with almond butter or chocolate spread.
- 1 large Egg For egg wash.
- to taste Sparkling Sugar or Red/Green Sanding Sugar Optional, for decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Flour a clean work surface and unroll the first sheet of puff pastry. Roll it out to double its size. Repeat with the second sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the Nutella for 20-30 seconds until spreadable.
- Spread the melted Nutella evenly over the first sheet of puff pastry, leaving edges clear.
- Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the Nutella-covered sheet and press down gently to seal.
- Use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out tree shapes from the layered pastry and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush over each Christmas tree.
- If desired, sprinkle with sparkling sugar or sanding sugar.
Baking
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, dust with powdered sugar for a wintry look, and pair with hot cocoa for a delightful holiday treat. Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to two days.