Description
Delectable Nutella puff pastry star wreath brings festive cheer to holiday gatherings. Sweet chocolate-hazelnut filling nestles between golden, flaky pastry layers, creating a show-stopping dessert that delights guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- ½ cup (120 g) Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Pastry Preparation: Unfurl chilled puff pastry on a flour-dusted surface. Trace a circular template using a plate, rolling the pastry into a smooth, uniform disk.
- Nutella Layer: Spread a luxurious coating of Nutella across the first pastry circle, maintaining a narrow border to prevent leakage during baking.
- Assembly: Position the second pastry circle atop the Nutella-covered base, gently pressing edges to create a seamless seal.
- Star Transformation: Place a small glass at the circle’s center as a cutting guide. Slice the pastry into 16 precise radial segments from the central point to the outer rim.
- Twisting Technique: Artfully alternate the twisting of adjacent pastry strips, rotating each away from its neighbor to construct an intricate star pattern with interlocking spiraled points.
- Egg Wash: Whisk an egg and meticulously brush the entire pastry surface to achieve a radiant, golden-brown finish.
- Baking and Finishing: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until the pastry puffs and turns a rich golden color. Once cooled, dust with a delicate veil of powdered sugar to add a final touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Pastry Temperature Control: Keep puff pastry chilled until just before use to maintain its flaky, crisp texture and prevent sticking during preparation.
- Nutella Spreading Technique: Apply Nutella evenly but sparingly to avoid leakage and ensure a clean, crisp pastry edge during baking.
- Precise Cutting Strategy: Use a sharp knife and steady hand when slicing segments to create uniform, symmetrical star points that bake evenly.
- Egg Wash Perfection: Brush egg wash gently and completely for a glossy, golden-brown finish that enhances both appearance and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg