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.
This recipe is perfect for a quick festive dessert that impresses guests and delights kids alike.
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 Making these snowflakes brings out smiles around the kitchen table every holiday season.
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 per serving
Save These Nutella snowflakes make a delightful last-minute treat that's sure to impress.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What type of pastry is best for this dish?
Ready-rolled puff pastry sheets provide flaky layers and easy handling, ideal for shaping into snowflakes.
- → Can I substitute Nutella with other fillings?
Yes, any chocolate-hazelnut spread or nut butter works well to maintain the creamy filling.
- → How do I achieve the snowflake shape?
Cut the pastry into strips radiating from a central circle, then twist each strip gently and pinch ends together.
- → What gives the pastry its golden finish?
Brushing with beaten egg before baking gives the snowflakes a shiny, golden crust.
- → Is it better served warm or at room temperature?
Both ways are delightful: warm enhances the melting filling, room temperature allows firmer texture.
- → Can I add texture or garnish?
Sprinkling chopped toasted hazelnuts before folding adds crunch and a nutty aroma.