Description
Delight in festive Christmas Nutella Puff Pastries featuring flaky puff pastry enveloping a luscious chocolate-hazelnut spread. Perfect as a holiday treat, these golden, puffed pastries are easy to make and customizable with festive shapes and toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- ½ cup Nutella (or any chocolate-hazelnut spread)
Egg Wash & Toppings
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Optional: crushed hazelnuts, festive sprinkles, or cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Prepare Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface, then cut it into 12 rectangles or festive holiday shapes such as stars and trees.
- Add Nutella: Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons of Nutella onto half of the pastry pieces, spreading it gently while leaving the edges clear to allow sealing.
- Seal Pastries: Place the remaining pastry pieces on top of the Nutella-covered ones. Use a fork to press and seal the edges firmly, ensuring the filling stays enclosed during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg and brush the tops of the sealed pastries to give a glossy, golden finish when baked.
- Bake: Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow the pastries to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar or decorating with optional crushed hazelnuts, festive sprinkles, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for extra holiday flair.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling to avoid cracking.
- Seal edges tightly to prevent Nutella from leaking during baking.
- Get creative with your shapes and decorations to match your holiday theme.
- These pastries are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- If desired, substitute Nutella with other fillings such as almond butter or fruit preserves.
