Description
Delight in these festive Christmas Nutella Puff Pastries, featuring flaky puff pastry filled with rich, creamy Nutella and topped with a golden egg wash and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy winter treat, these easy-to-make pastries bring a touch of sweetness and elegance to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- ½ cup Nutella (or any chocolate-hazelnut spread)
Topping
- 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 ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into 12 rectangles or festive holiday shapes such as stars or trees according to your preference.
- Add Nutella Filling: Spoon 1–2 teaspoons of Nutella onto half of the pastry pieces, spreading it gently but keeping the edges clear to allow proper sealing.
- Seal Pastries: Place the remaining pastry pieces over the Nutella-topped pieces and press the edges together firmly using a fork to seal and prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Lightly beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the sealed pastries to give them a shiny, golden finish once baked.
- Bake Pastries: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the pastries are puffed up and golden brown.
- Finish and Serve: Allow the pastries to cool slightly on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar or decorate with optional crushed hazelnuts, festive sprinkles, or cinnamon sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is well thawed before rolling to prevent cracks.
- Do not overfill with Nutella to avoid leakage during baking.
- For a crunchier topping, sprinkle crushed hazelnuts before baking.
- Make shapes festive by using cookie cutters such as stars, Christmas trees, or snowflakes.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; best eaten within 2 days for optimal freshness.
