Save to Pinterest 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.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Category: Dessert Difficulty: Easy Cuisine: European Yield: 8 snowflakes Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Preheat your oven:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Prepare pastry:
- Unroll both sheets of puff pastry. Place one sheet on the prepared tray.
- Spread Nutella:
- Spread the Nutella evenly over the pastry leaving a 1 cm border around the edges.
- Top pastry:
- Place the second sheet of pastry on top aligning the edges.
- Cut pastry:
- 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.
- Twist strips:
- Twist each strip gently 2-3 times. If desired pinch the ends together for a snowflake effect.
- Remove glass and brush:
- Remove the glass. Brush the pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until puffed and deeply golden.
- Cool and dust:
- Allow to cool slightly then dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Save to Pinterest Delicious with coffee or hot chocolate.
Required Tools
Baking tray Parchment paper Small glass Sharp knife Pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) eggs milk and hazelnuts (from Nutella). Check pastry labels for additional allergens and cross-contamination risks.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 285 Total Fat: 16 g Carbohydrates: 30 g Protein: 4 g
Save to Pinterest Common Recipe Questions
- → What type of pastry is best for this dish?
Ready-rolled puff pastry sheets work best due to their delicate layers and ability to puff beautifully when baked.
- → Can I substitute Nutella with other spreads?
Yes, any chocolate-hazelnut spread or nut butter can be used to vary the flavor according to preference.
- → How do I create the snowflake shapes?
After layering the pastry and spread, cut strips radiating from a glass in the center, then twist each strip gently to form snowflake patterns.
- → What is the purpose of the egg wash?
Brushing with beaten egg before baking adds a shiny, golden finish to the puff pastry surface.
- → Can these treats be prepared ahead of time?
They can be assembled and refrigerated briefly before baking, but are best enjoyed fresh and warm for optimal texture.