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Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas tree with golden brown flaky crust and earthy rich filling served as a holiday dessert.
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2-Ingredient Nutella Christmas Tree

2-ingredient Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that adds a touch of sweetness and festivity to your holiday celebrations.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 391kcal
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets Puff pastry at room temperature ( 490gm)
  • 3 Tablespoon Nutella
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter melted (optional) use plant based for vegan
  • 1 Tablespoon powdered sugar (optional) for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) . Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the puff pastry : Roll out one puff pastry sheet into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface and place on the prepared baking sheet. Spread chocolate-hazelnut spread over the rolled pastry in a thin layer with the back of a spoon. Roll out the second sheet of puff pastry to a large rectangle and place on top of the first one. Press down lightly so they stick together.
  • Make a tree shape : Carefully trace the shape of the triangle with wide base. Lightly score 2 lines down the middle of the triangle. Cut slits on both sides of the triangle spacing them about 1-inch apart. Make sure to leave few inches in the center intact. Twist each strip of pastry twice, pressing the ends into the baking sheet.
  • Cut out few star shapes with the leftover pastry. Place the star on the top of the tree. Lightly brush the butter on top ( if using)
  • Put the baking sheet in the oven. Bake in the preheated oven until puffy and golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Once it’s done, take it out from the oven . Let it cool slightly. Then dust the powdered sugar over the top. Serve and enjoy !

How to Make Nutella Christmas Tree in Air Fryer

  • If you want to make this Christmas Tree in the air fryer, make sure to adjust the shape of the tree to fit the air fryer basket. If you have toaster oven combo, you can use full baking sheet size. Otherwise, you may have to make the smaller tree.
  • Prepare the tree as listed above. Air Fry it at 350°F (177°C) until puffy and golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with dusted powdered sugar as described above.

Notes

Make Ahead Option

To save time, you can prepare the Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree in advance. Assemble the tree, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it overnight. When ready to bake, simply take it out and bake according to the instructions.

Pro Tips

While cutting the shape of the tree, try to keep the branches at least 1″ thick. Thicker branches are easier to hold together and twist. Use ruler for marking!
Slightly warm the Nutella by placing the bottle in the warm water. It will spread easily without ripping the puff pastry. I prefer to use back of the tablespoon for spreading.
Besides Nutella, you can use peanut butter, almond butter, fruit preserve, seed butter ( for nut-free option) , caramel sauce, cookie butter, lemon curd or even marshmallow fluff as a spread. I also love Biscoff spread 😍

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 66mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 14mg