Description
Nutella puff pastry star wreath combines flaky French pastry with rich chocolate spread in a festive circular design. Elegant holiday desserts showcase delightful flavors and impressive presentation for special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 grams) Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 egg
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preparation: Dust work surface with flour and unfurl puff pastry sheets, creating a smooth surface for crafting the dessert.
- Shaping: Trace a circular template using a dinner plate, cutting each pastry sheet into symmetrical rounds with precision.
- Foundation: Position the first pastry circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet, establishing a stable base for the wreath.
- Filling: Lavishly spread Nutella across the pastry center, maintaining a clear border to prevent excess leakage during baking.
- Layering: Gently place the second pastry round over the Nutella-covered base, carefully aligning the edges.
- Structuring: Center a small glass or ramekin to guide the star design, creating a focal point for the intricate pattern.
- Cutting and Twisting: Slice the pastry into 16 triangular segments without piercing the central circle, then elegantly twist each section twice to form a spiraled star pattern.
- Finishing Touches: Remove the central guide and delicately brush the entire surface with beaten egg to achieve a lustrous, golden appearance.
- Baking: Slide the assembled pastry into a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C), baking for 20-25 minutes until achieving a rich amber-brown color and crisp, flaky texture.
- Serving: Allow the Nutella puff pastry star wreath to cool momentarily, permitting the layers to settle and the chocolate to reach a delectable, molten consistency.
Notes
- Choose Quality Ingredients: Select high-grade, all-butter puff pastry and premium Nutella for a richer, more decadent flavor profile that elevates the entire dessert.
- Precise Cutting Technique: Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter with smooth, confident strokes to create clean, even segments that ensure a symmetrical star design.
- Temperature Control Matters: Keep pastry cold before working and ensure oven is fully preheated to achieve that perfect golden-brown, crispy texture without soggy centers.
- Prevent Filling Leakage: Leave a clear border around Nutella and avoid overfilling to stop chocolate from seeping out during baking, maintaining a clean, professional appearance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg