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Nutella Christmas Trees Recipe

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Delightful and festive Nutella Christmas Trees made with flaky puff pastry, rich Nutella spread, and colorful candy toppers. This easy-to-make holiday treat combines the crispy, buttery texture of puff pastry with the creamy chocolate-hazelnut filling, perfect for celebrating the season with a fun and delicious twist.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry Layers

  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
  • ½ cup Nutella
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Decorations

  • ¼ cup icing sugar (for dusting)
  • 12 jube jubes (or colored chewy candy of choice for tree toppers)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: Preheat your oven to 375˚F with racks placed in the upper and lower thirds, and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Alternatively, preheat your air fryer to 375˚F for an option that uses air frying.
  2. Prepare Puff Pastry and Nutella Layers: On a lightly floured surface, unroll one sheet of thawed puff pastry. Spread the Nutella evenly over the entire pastry surface. Then, place the second puff pastry sheet on top, pressing gently to stick them together and remove any air bubbles.
  3. Cut Dough Into Strips: Mark evenly where you will make about 12 cuts to form 12 strips. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, carefully slice the dough into strips.
  4. Optional Star Cutouts: If you prefer, save one strip of dough to cut star shapes using a small star cookie cutter for tree toppers. This will reduce the number of tree pastries to 11 but adds a decorative pastry topper option.
  5. Shape the Trees: Fold each dough strip back and forth in a zig-zag motion, starting with a large section at the base and making each subsequent fold shorter to shape the dough into a Christmas tree form.
  6. Insert Skewers and Arrange: Insert a skewer through the center of each tree, leaving a small portion protruding to later attach toppers. Place the trees on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Attach Pastry Stars (If Using): For those using pastry star toppers, gently slide the star onto the exposed skewer at the top of each tree.
  8. Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk the egg and brush the tops and sides of each tree to promote a golden-brown finish during baking or air frying.
  9. Cook the Trees: Oven method: Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating and switching pans halfway through for even cooking, until golden brown. Air fryer method: In batches of 2-3 trees depending on the size of your air fryer, cook at 375˚F for 10-12 minutes until puff pastry is fully cooked and golden.
  10. Add Candy Toppers: Once trees have cooled, attach a jube jube or other chewy candy onto the skewer poking out from the top of each tree.
  11. Garnish and Serve: Dust each Nutella Christmas Tree generously with icing sugar for a snowy festive effect and enjoy your holiday treat!

Notes

  • Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before use to avoid cracking during shaping.
  • Use a light dusting of flour on the surface to prevent the dough from sticking while unrolling.
  • You can substitute jube jubes with gumdrops, jelly beans, or any small round soft candy for tree toppers.
  • For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free puff pastry and a suitable egg substitute for the wash.
  • Watch closely if using the air fryer; cooking times may vary depending on the model and the number of trees cooked per batch.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for best texture.

Keywords: Nutella, Christmas Trees, Puff Pastry, Holiday Dessert, Festive Treat, Easy Holiday Recipe, Nutella Pastries, Christmas Baking

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