**Nutella Pastry Christmas Tree: A Festive Dessert to Sweeten the Holidays**
The holidays are a time for indulgence, joy, and festive treats, and the **Nutella Pastry Christmas Tree** ticks all those boxes. This stunning dessert is as delightful to look at as it is to eat, making it the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table. The best part? It’s easy to make, using just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time. Let’s dive into how you can create this delicious and decorative dessert.
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### Why You’ll Love This Recipe
1. **Simple Ingredients**: Requires only puff pastry, Nutella, and a touch of egg wash.
2. **Impressive Presentation**: Its tree-like shape is festive and guaranteed to wow guests.
3. **Quick to Make**: Perfect for last-minute gatherings or as a fun family activity.
4. **Irresistibly Delicious**: Flaky, buttery pastry meets rich, creamy Nutella for a treat everyone will love.
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### Ingredients
– 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
– 1/2 cup Nutella (or more, to taste)
– 1 egg (for egg wash)
– Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
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### Instructions
#### **Step 1: Prepare the Puff Pastry**
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out one sheet of puff pastry onto the parchment paper. If needed, lightly flour your surface to prevent sticking.
#### **Step 2: Spread the Nutella**
1. Warm the Nutella slightly in the microwave (10-15 seconds) to make it easier to spread.
2. Evenly spread a thin layer of Nutella over the puff pastry, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edges.
#### **Step 3: Layer and Shape**
1. Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the Nutella-covered sheet, pressing gently to seal the edges.
2. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut out a large triangle (tree shape) from the layered pastry. Save the excess pastry for other treats or decorations.
**Step 4: Create the Branches**
1. Starting about 1 inch from the top of the triangle (the tree’s “tip”), make horizontal cuts on both sides of the triangle to form branches. Leave about 1 inch of space down the center of the tree uncut to serve as the “trunk.”
2. Twist each branch gently to create a spiral shape.
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