Pull-Apart Nutella-Filled Christmas Tree
Looking for a fun and festive treat to celebrate the holiday season? This Nutella Christmas Tree is a showstopper dessert that combines flaky crescent dough and creamy Nutella for a delightful pastry. It’s perfect for a holiday breakfast, a party treat, or something sweet to enjoy while decorating the tree.
This Nutella Christmas Tree is both visually stunning and delicious! The buttery, flaky crescent dough creates the perfect base for the rich, gooey Nutella spread. It’s easy to make with minimal ingredients, yet it looks like a professional holiday creation.
Plus, it’s customizable — you can add your favorite festive shapes or decorations. With its simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a deliciously festive dessert that looks impressive but doesn’t take hours to prepare.
Whether you’re making it for a holiday brunch or a Christmas party, it’s sure to be a crowd favorite!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make: This recipe uses simple ingredients like crescent dough and Nutella, which are perfect for beginners or those with busy holiday schedules.
- Festive: Shaped like a Christmas tree, it’s a stunning centerpiece for any holiday gathering.
- Crowd-Pleaser: The combination of flaky pastry and creamy Nutella is loved by both kids and adults.
- Quick Bake Time: Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for last-minute holiday treats.
- Great for Sharing: Its pull-apart style makes serving and enjoying with friends and family easy.
How to Make Crescent Dough Christmas Tree with Nutella
Ingredients Needed
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Step by Step Guide
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the two refrigerated crescent dough rolls and lay them flat on the parchment paper.
- Spread a generous layer of Nutella evenly over the entire surface of one slab of dough. Then, place the second layer of crescent dough on top of the Nutella.
- Use the knife to cut the dough into a tree shape, creating a large triangle and a trunk at the bottom. Using a Christmas-themed cookie cutter, cut out stars or gingerbread men with the excess dough on the sides of the tree.
- Once the tree shape is cut, make small cuts along the sides of the triangle, being careful not to cut through the dough. This will help create branches.
- Gently twist the cut pieces outward to form the tree branches, ensuring the Nutella is visible.
- Use a whipped egg to wash the pastry before baking in the preheated oven for about 23 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Then, dust the top of the Nutella tree with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
- Slice and serve warm. Enjoy your delightful Nutella Christmas tree!
Easy Substitutions And Additions
Dough: You can use puff pastry instead of crescent dough for a flakier texture.
Nutella Alternatives: If you’re not a fan of Nutella, you can swap it with peanut butter, almond butter, or any chocolate hazelnut spread you prefer.
Add-ins: Add chopped hazelnuts or mini chocolate chips to the Nutella for extra texture and flavor.
Shape: Instead of a tree, you can cut the dough into hearts, stars, or other fun shapes for different occasions.
How to Serve the Nutella Christmas Tree
The Nutella Christmas Tree is perfect when served warm, especially for breakfast or as a festive snack. It pairs wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or even a holiday punch. If you want to add more holiday cheer, you can serve it alongside fresh fruit or whipped cream for dipping.
How to Store the Nutella Tree
Store any leftover Nutella Christmas Tree in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you want to keep it longer, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Recipe Tips and Advice
- Don’t Overbake: Watch the tree as it bakes to prevent it from becoming too dark. A golden brown color is perfect.
- Make It Extra Festive: If you have extra dough, use cookie cutters to create more shapes, like stars or gingerbread men, and bake them alongside the tree.
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Nutella Christmas Tree
Ingredients
- 2 refrigerated crescent dough rolls
- 1 cup Nutella
- Powdered Sugar
- 1 egg for egg wash
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Sheet
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the two refrigerated crescent dough rolls and lay them flat on the parchment paper.
- Spread a generous layer of Nutella evenly over the entire surface of one slab of dough.n Then place the second layer of crescent dough on top of the nutella.
- Use the knife to cut the dough into a tree shape, creating a large triangle and then a trunk at the bottom. Use christmas themed cookie cutter and cut out stars or gingerbread men with the excess dough on the sides of the tree.
- Once the tree shape is cut, make small cuts along the sides of the triangle, being careful not to cut all the way through the dough. This will help create branches.
- Gently twist the cut pieces outward to form the tree branches, ensuring the Nutella is visible.
- Use a whipped egg to wash the pastry before baking in the preheated oven for about 23 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Dust the top of the Nutella tree with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
- Slice and serve warm. Enjoy your delightful Nutella Christmas tree!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, is intended to serve as an estimate only, and is provided for informational purposes. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.
