This puff pastry Nutella Christmas tree is a delicious, gluten-free holiday treat that will have everyone coming back for more. Rich, sweet Nutella is sandwiched between two sheets of gluten-free puff pastry and baked to golden, flaky perfection.
I love Christmas treats! The holidays are the time of year when you can really get creative with your cookies, pastries, and other sweet goodies, and I take full advantage of that. I love to serve up decorated Christmas Oreos and Christmas celebration cookies that look like postcards every year, and this year, I've add these puff pastry Nutella Christmas trees to the mix.
This tasty pastry is loaded with rich, chocolaty, nutty Nutella between two sheets of golden puff pastry, and the whole this is cut to look like a Christmas tree. It is both holly AND jolly!
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- Why You'll Love This Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
- Puff Pastry Nutella Christmas Tree Video
- Ingredients
- Flavor Variations
- How to Make This Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Nutella
- Hint
- Storage
- What to Serve with Christmas Tree Nutella Puff Pastry
- Tips for the Best Christmas Tree Puff Pastry with Nutella
- More Delicious Nutella Recipes
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Why You'll Love This Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
- Limited Ingredients: It only takes four simple ingredients to make this pastry.
- Easy: It only takes a little layering, cutting, and baking to make this fun pastry!
- Festive: The Christmas tree shape is a fun, festive addition to your holiday gathering.
Puff Pastry Nutella Christmas Tree Video
Ingredients
- Gluten-Free Puff Pastry: Gluten-free puff pastry makes the golden, flaky pastry base for this Christmas tree.
- Nutella: Nutella makes the rich, chocolaty filling for the pastry.
- Powdered Sugar: OliveNation powdered sugar adds more sweetness and a pretty finish when the pastry is done. Use Code: 15GoldenGK for 15% off.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
Flavor Variations
- Puff Pastry: You can use regular puff pastry in place of gluten-free if you don't have gluten issues.
- Filling: Try other variations like peanut butter fluff to change up the flavor of this pastry.
- Cinnamon: Try sprinkling a little cinnamon over the Nuteall filling for more flavor.
How to Make This Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Nutella
1: Lay a sheet of puff pastry dough onto parchment paper. Then, spread a thin layer of Nutella evenly over the entire sheet.
2: Place a second puff pastry sheet directly on top of the Nutella-covered sheet and use a knife or pizza cutter to make angled cuts from the center to ¾ of the way from the bottom of the rectangle to begin forming the tree.
3: Then, cut horizontally from the bottom corner of the triangle, leaving a center rectangular piece in the center to create the tree trunk.
4: Use holiday-shaped cookie cutters to cut any extra shapes you'd like to go with the tree out of the excess puff pastry pieces. My go-to company is North Pole Cookie Co. They have the prettiest shapes and the highest-quality cutters.
5: To complete the look, use a knife to cut slits along the sides. Then, twist them gently to create a texture edge.
6: Beat the egg, then use a pastry brush to lightly brush the egg over the pastry.
7: Transfer the parchment paper with the Christmas tree to a baking sheet and bake the tree for 12 to 14 minutes at 425 until golden.
8: Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
Hint
Be sure to check your packaging if you use regular puff pastry. The baking time listed here is for gluten-free puff pastry, and times can vary.
Storage
Store any leftovers at room temperature in an air-tight container for up to 2 days. For warm pastry, simply pop individual portions in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds.
What to Serve with Christmas Tree Nutella Puff Pastry
This delicious pastry is a tasty treat with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea. Of course, its festive shape makes it a great addition to a larger holiday dessert spread with dishes like pumpkin spice cake, gingerbread spice cake, and pistachio ambrosia salad.
Tips for the Best Christmas Tree Puff Pastry with Nutella
- Keep your puff pastry in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it. For the best results, it should be as cold as possible.
- Use a very sharp knife to make your cuts. You don't want a dull knife dragging along the pastry and ripping it rather than cutting it.
- Press your cookie cutters directly and firmly when cutting out extra shapes. This ensures clean, even cuts.
- Check your puff pastry package directions for the exact cooking time, as they can vary.
- Give the video a look before diving into this recipe. It's the best way to see how to make the cuts and twists.
More Delicious Nutella Recipes
- Nutella Brownie Cheesecake
- Nutella Cake
- Nutella Buttercream Frosting
- Gluten and Dairy-Free Nutella Bars
Frequently Asked Questions
Gluten-free puff pastry has a different flavor than traditional puff pastry. However, many people say it's just as good overall. Depending on the wheat alternative used, gluten-free puff pastry varieties may have a sweet or nutty flavor.
It is! Although made without wheat flour, this puff pastry bakes up golden and flaky.
Use a very sharp knife to cut puff pastry. A dull knife will drag along the pastry and rip it.
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📖 Recipe
Puff Pastry Nutella Christmas Tree
Equipment
- Christmas Cookie Cutters
Ingredients
- 2 sheets gluten-free puff pastry
- 6 tablespoon Nutella Amount varies based on size of pastry sheet
- 1 egg beaten
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and lay out a sheet of parchment paper.
- Lay out a sheet of gluten-free puff pastry on the parchment paper and spread the Nutella evenly over it.
- Top the Nutella with another sheet of puff pastry.
- Starting from the top of the puff pastry sheet, make an angled cut from the center of the sheet to the edge of the sheet about ¾ of the way down on both sides. This creates the top of the tree.
- Cut across the bottom, leaving a center rectangle for the tree trunk. Then cut slits in the sides at even intervals.
- Twist the cut sides gently to make the branches.
- Use Christmas cookie cutters to cut out extra Christmas cookie shapes and decorate the tree if you like.
- Bake the tree for 12 to 14 minutes until golden.
- Dust the pastry tree with powdered sugar and serve!
Notes
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- To reheat, microwave individual portions at 30-second intervals until heated through.
- Your puff pastry should be as cold as possible before baking, so keep it in the fridge until you're ready to use it.
- For clean cuts that fold easily, use a very sharp knife and use even strokes and pressure.
- When cutting out your shapes, press the cookie cutter directly downward with firm pressure to ensure pretty shapes.
Oscar says
This puff pastry Nutella Christmas tree is as tasty as it is beautiful! The flaky, gluten-free layers with sweet Nutella are irresistible. It’s simple to make but looks so impressive, and it was a crowd-pleaser for sure. Perfect for holiday gatherings or just a cozy treat!
Nora says
Thank you for sharing this recipe! The kids loved it!
Elizabeth says
I was actually looking for a Nutella tree recipe I could veganise and this one worked so well! Just used almond milk for the glaze instead of egg. So tasty!
Katie says
I just made this with my 6 year old niece and had a great time! She's taken it home to her mum proud as punch! Such a fun recipe.
Katie xoxo
Jean says
This was so fun to make and yummy as well. We will definitely be making it again for Xmas.
Agnieszka says
I'm hosting a couple of Christmas parties this year so I tested this recipe to make sure I can form an actual Christmas tree. The directions were super easy to follow and it turned out delicious.
Deb says
Turned out so cute, I almost hated to eat it. Almost!!!
Sonja says
So pretty and yet incredibly easy! The perfect center piece for a dessert table at christmas. And obviously I could eat nutella by the spoon full, so this is just my type of sweet meal ending.
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Liz says
So tasty and so festive! My friends thought I was a rock star for making such a cool holiday dessert!