Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Roll out one puff pastry sheet into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface and place on the prepared baking sheet.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Lightly score puff pastry into the shape of a Christmas tree (triangle) with a wide base. Spread chocolate-hazelnut spread over the triangle in a thin layer with the back of a spoon.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Roll out the second sheet of puff pastry to a large rectangle and place on top of the first one. Carefully trace the shape of the chocolate-covered triangle underneath and cut out the Christmas tree shape and the trunk. Pull away excess pastry.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Lightly score 2 lines down the middle of the triangle to form a tree trunk that is narrower at the top and gets wider towards the base. Using the trunk as a guide, cut branches into the sides of the triangle.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Twist the branches away from you, trying to get in 2 turns on the lower branches. Continue moving up the tree, twisting away from you as you go.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Cut a small star out of the excess pastry; place it on top of the tree. Brush the star and the whole tree with beaten egg.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until puffy and golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Slide onto a serving plate, using a piece of parchment paper if needed.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)