If you don't like making elaborate desserts or cakes for Christmas Day, this simple Nutella Christmas tree is perfect for you!
It's time for Christmas Day and you feel like you could have done something more to fill your table. This delicious and simple Christmas tree can fill that void.
Quick and simple to make and with just 4 ingredients, this recipe is perfect for these situations. Merry Christmas!
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INGREDIENTS FOR THIS RECIPE
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Puff pastry - It’s the base of the recipe.
- Nutella - For the Christmas tree filling.
- Egg yolk - To brush the tree. Adds a golden color to the tree.
- Powdered sugar - To garnish. To give a snow effect.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE NUTELLA CHRISTMAS TREE
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2: Place a puff pastry sheet over the parchment paper. Evenly spread Nutella over the pastry. Place the remaining puff pastry sheet on top and press the pastry lightly with your hands.
Step 3: Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the pastry into the shape of a Christmas tree.
Step 4: Make horizontal cuts to simulate tree trunks. Twist each strip of pastry 2 to 3 times, pressing the ends into the baking tray.
Step 5: Brush the tree with beaten egg yolk.
Step 6: Remove the baking tray from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Step 7: Sprinkle the tree with powdered sugar and serve.
TIPS FOR NUTELLA CHRISTMAS TREE
1. To make it easier to spread the nutella on the puff pastry, heat it for about 20 to 25 seconds in the microwave to make it creamier.
2. Use the leftover pieces of puff pastry and make small stars and trees.
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Nutella Christmas tree
If you don't like making elaborate desserts or cakes for Christmas Day, this simple Nutella Christmas tree is perfect for you!
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- 2 sheets puff pastry, semi-frozen (500 grams (17 1/2 ounces))
- 150 grams (1 3/4 ounces) nutella
- 1 egg yolk to brush the tree
- 1 egg yolk to brush small stars and trees
- Powdered sugar for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place a puff pastry sheet over the parchment paper. Evenly spread Nutella over the pastry. Place the remaining puff pastry sheet on top and press the pastry lightly with your hands.
- Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the pastry into the shape of a Christmas tree.
- Make horizontal cuts to simulate tree trunks. Twist each strip of pastry 2 to 3 times, pressing the ends into the baking tray.
- Brush the tree with beaten egg yolk. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.
- Remove the baking tray from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Sprinkle the tree with powdered sugar and serve.
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