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- 27th Nov 2024
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Nutella puff pastry tree

INGREDIENTS
400 grams puff pastry (1 package of 2 sheets)
¼ cup chocolate hazelnut spread (like Nutella)
1 large egg (for an egg wash)
powdered sugar (to serve, optional)
For the dip
⅓ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
2 tablespoons milk
splash vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
METHOD
Roll the pastry on a lightly floured countertop.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200℃).
Stack the sheets together and cut them into a large triangle. Separate them as soon as you can so you don’t risk them sticking together.
Place one triangle of pastry on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread the Nutella all over the puff pastry sheet. I like using a small offset spatula for this. You can use a spoon or butter knife instead.
Layer the second sheet of puff pastry on top, lining up the edges. You should have two layers of puff pastry, with Nutella in the middle like a sandwich.
Now imagine an inch-wide tree trunk stretches from the tip of the triangle down to the bottom edge of the pastry. Leave that center inch uncut.
Using a sharp knife cut inch-wide horizontal “branches” up the tree, leaving the center intact.
Do this on both sides.
Twist each branch, two times if you can. This helps you to be able to see the twists.
Once this is done whisk the egg in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to the egg on the pastry.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, keeping a close eye on it.
While the pastry is baking, make the dip if using. Heat the Nutella and milk in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. You just want to soften the chocolate spread and heat the milk so it’ll combine smoothly. Whisk well and then add the cinnamon and vanilla if using. Whisk again and move to a small serving bowl.
Once the pastry is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Move the pastry to a serving platter and use a metal sieve to sift the icing sugar oven top, mimicking a snowy look. (optional)
Serve this simple puff pastry dessert with the chocolate cinnamon dip if using, or as is.
Recipe credit: Piper Cooks
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