Nutella Puff Pastry Trees (Printable)

Flaky puff pastry layered with creamy Nutella, baked until crisp and golden in festive tree shapes.

# What You Need:

→ Pastry

01 - 2 sheets puff pastry (about 8.8 oz each), thawed if frozen

→ Filling

02 - 4.2 oz Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread

→ Finish

03 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
04 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

# How To Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll both puff pastry sheets. Evenly spread Nutella over one sheet, leaving a 0.4-inch border.
03 - Place the second pastry sheet atop the Nutella-covered sheet to create a sandwich.
04 - Using a sharp knife or tree-shaped cutter, cut out tree shapes about 5 to 6 inches tall. Re-roll scraps to create additional shapes as desired.
05 - Transfer tree shapes to the prepared tray. Carefully slice horizontal branches on both sides, leaving the trunk intact. Gently twist each branch for a decorative effect.
06 - Brush each tree with the beaten egg to promote browning.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
08 - Allow pastries to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like fancy bakery pastries but come together in minutes with just three main ingredients.
  • The contrast between crispy, shattering pastry and creamy Nutella filling is genuinely addictive.
  • Kids and adults both get excited about eating something shaped like a Christmas tree, making these perfect for bringing people around the table.
02 -
  • Nutella that's too cold will tear the delicate pastry as you're spreading—let it sit out for 10 minutes first or microwave it in 15-second bursts until it's spreadable.
  • Don't skip the parchment paper; I once didn't, and the Nutella that leaked out burned onto the tray and took forever to clean.
  • These pastries deflate slightly as they cool, but they still taste incredible at room temperature, so don't worry if they're not perfectly puffed when you serve them.
03 -
  • The difference between good and spectacular is brushing with egg wash—it's the thing that makes them look like they came from a proper bakery.
  • Twisting the branches isn't just decorative; it actually helps them cook more evenly because the thinner twisted parts crisp up while the trunk stays moist inside.
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