Description
Festive Nutella puff pastry star wreath beckons holiday bakers with its elegant swirl of chocolatey goodness. Rich layers of flaky pastry and smooth Nutella create a stunning centerpiece you’ll adore serving at breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- ½ cup (120 g) Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread
Binding/Coating Ingredients:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Finishing Ingredient:
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry canvas by gently unfolding the chilled puff pastry sheets onto a lightly dusted work surface. Carefully roll each sheet into a precise circular shape using a plate or bowl as a template, ensuring smooth, even edges.
- Transform the first pastry circle into a decadent foundation by generously spreading Nutella across its surface, leaving a delicate border around the perimeter to prevent overflow during baking.
- Delicately overlay the second pastry circle atop the Nutella-coated base, pressing the edges with gentle fingertips to create a seamless seal.
- Position a small glass or ramekin at the circle’s center as a precise cutting guide. With a sharp knife, slice the pastry into 16 equal radial segments, extending from the central marker to the outer rim.
- Craft the signature star pattern by alternating the twisting motion of adjacent pastry strips. Rotate each strip away from its neighbor, creating elegant spiraled points that interlock and define the wreath’s distinctive shape.
- Enhance the pastry’s visual appeal by whisking an egg and applying a luminous golden wash across the entire surface, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Slide the prepared star wreath into a preheated oven, allowing it to transform into a golden, puffy masterpiece over 20-25 minutes of careful baking.
- Remove from the oven and let the wreath rest momentarily. Dust with a light snowfall of powdered sugar, creating a delicate, sweet finish that complements the rich Nutella interior.
Notes
- Choose high-quality puff pastry for a flakier, more delicate texture that melts in your mouth.
- Keep puff pastry chilled until just before using to maintain its crisp, layered structure and prevent sticking.
- Use room temperature Nutella for easier spreading and more even coverage across the pastry surface.
- Control twisting pressure to create uniform star points – gentle turns prevent tearing and maintain pastry integrity.
- Experiment with alternative spreads like almond butter, chocolate ganache, or fruit preserves for diverse flavor profiles.
- Dust with cocoa powder instead of powdered sugar for a deeper chocolate presentation and less sweetness.
- Serve warm for maximum Nutella gooeyness and pastry crispness, ideally within 30 minutes of baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for maximum 24 hours to preserve texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg