Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of puff pastry into a large rectangle. Carefully transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Gently score the puff pastry to outline a Christmas tree shape (a wide triangle with a trunk). Spread the chocolate-hazelnut spread evenly over the surface within the scored lines. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Roll out the second sheet of puff pastry into a large rectangle. Place it on top of the Nutella-covered pastry. Gently press down, then carefully trim the top sheet to match the Christmas tree shape of the bottom layer, including the trunk. Remove any excess pastry. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Score two vertical lines down the center of the tree to define the trunk, making it narrower at the top and wider at the base. Use the trunk as a guide to cut horizontal branches into the sides of the triangle, about 1-inch apart. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Twist each branch away from you two or three times to reveal the layers of pastry and Nutella. Continue twisting all the branches, working your way up the tree. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Cut a small star from the excess pastry and position it at the top of the tree. Brush the entire tree, including the star, with the beaten egg. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. (12-15 minutes)

Recipe View Let the tree cool slightly on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before carefully sliding it onto a serving plate. Use a piece of parchment paper to help with the transfer if needed. (5 minutes)