Description
Delight in these festive Christmas Nutella Puff Pastries, featuring flaky, golden puff pastry filled with rich, creamy Nutella. Perfect as a holiday treat, these pastries are easy to make and can be shaped into various holiday-themed forms like stars and trees. Topped with a glossy egg wash and a dusting of powdered sugar or festive sprinkles, they offer a beautiful and delicious addition to any seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- ½ cup Nutella (or any chocolate-hazelnut spread)
For Egg Wash
- 1 egg
For Decoration
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Optional: crushed hazelnuts, festive sprinkles, or cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 12 rectangles or festive holiday shapes such as stars and trees for a seasonal touch.
- Add Nutella Filling: Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons of Nutella onto half of the cut pastry pieces, spreading slightly while leaving edges clear to aid sealing.
- Seal Pastries: Place the remaining pastry pieces on top of the Nutella-topped halves and press the edges together firmly using a fork to create a tight seal and prevent leakage during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg and brush it generously over the tops of each pastry to achieve a shiny, golden finish when baked.
- Bake: Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
- Finish and Serve: Allow the pastries to cool slightly, then dust them with powdered sugar or decorate with crushed hazelnuts, festive sprinkles, or cinnamon sugar for an extra festive flair.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is properly thawed before rolling to avoid cracking.
- Use a light hand when spreading Nutella to prevent leakage.
- Customize shapes using cookie cutters for a holiday theme.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat briefly before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Nutella with a compatible vegan chocolate spread and use a plant-based egg wash alternative.
