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.
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 Notes
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.
Save Recipe Guide
- → What type of pastry works best for these snowflakes?
Ready-rolled puff pastry sheets ensure light, flaky layers and ease of preparation for perfect snowflake shapes.
- → Can I use other spreads besides Nutella?
Yes, any chocolate-hazelnut spread or nut butter works well as a filling, allowing flavor variations.
- → How do I achieve the snowflake shape?
Cut the layered pastry into strips radiating from a center point and gently twist each strip before baking.
- → Is it necessary to brush the pastry with egg wash?
Egg wash gives the pastry a glossy, golden finish, enhancing both appearance and texture.
- → Can this be prepared ahead of time?
Pastry can be assembled and chilled briefly before baking, but best enjoyed fresh and warm.