Save 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
- 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.
Save 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 These snowflakes bring festive joy and are surprisingly quick to prepare.
Recipe FAQ
- → What type of puff pastry works best for this dish?
Use ready-rolled puff pastry sheets that are thawed properly for easy handling and optimal flakiness when baked.
- → Can I substitute Nutella with other spreads?
Yes, chocolate-hazelnut spreads or nut butters like almond or peanut butter can be used for a different but delicious flavor.
- → How should the pastry strips be twisted?
After cutting the strips, gently twist each 2-3 times to create defined snowflake arms without tearing the dough.
- → Is it necessary to use an egg wash?
Applying beaten egg before baking gives the pastry a glossy, golden finish but can be skipped for a more matte look.
- → What is the best way to serve these snowflakes?
Serve warm or at room temperature, with an optional dusting of powdered sugar. They pair excellently with coffee or hot chocolate.