Pin Flaky, golden puff pastry with a luscious Nutella filling, shaped into beautiful snowflakes—a festive treat thats as fun to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
- Pastry: 2 sheets ready rolled puff pastry (about 250 g each) thawed if frozen
- Filling: 6 tbsp Nutella (or other chocolate hazelnut spread)
- Topping: 1 egg beaten (for egg wash), 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) Line a baking tray with parchment paper
- Step 2:
- Unroll both sheets of puff pastry Place one sheet on the prepared tray
- Step 3:
- Spread the Nutella evenly over the pastry leaving a 1 cm border around the edges
- Step 4:
- Place the second sheet of pastry on top aligning the edges
- Step 5:
- Place a small glass in the center without pressing down Using a sharp knife cut the pastry into 16 equal strips from the edge of the glass to the edge of the pastry creating sun rays
- Step 6:
- Twist each strip gently 2 3 times If desired pinch the ends together for a snowflake effect
- Step 7:
- Remove the glass Brush the pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish
- Step 8:
- Bake for 18 22 minutes or until puffed and deeply golden
- Step 9:
- Allow to cool slightly then dust with powdered sugar Serve warm or at room temperature
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Pin Recipe Q&A
- → Can I use other spreads instead of Nutella?
Yes, you can substitute Nutella with any chocolate-hazelnut spread or nut butter for different flavors.
- → How do I achieve the snowflake shape?
Cut the layered pastry into strips radiating from the center; then twist each strip 2-3 times and optionally pinch the ends to form snowflake arms.
- → What baking temperature and time are recommended?
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18-22 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- → Can I prepare this dessert ahead of time?
It’s best served warm or at room temperature shortly after baking to enjoy the crisp texture and fresh filling.
- → Any tips for extra crunch?
Sprinkle chopped toasted hazelnuts over the spread before layering the second pastry sheet for added texture.