Description
Magical Nutella puff pastry star wreath delivers a festive delicacy that dazzles dessert lovers with its elegant swirls of chocolatey goodness. Winter gatherings become extraordinary when you slice into this stunning centerpiece, creating instant delight for friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- ½ cup (120 grams) Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread
Binding/Coating Ingredients:
- 1 egg
Finishing Ingredients:
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Dust your work surface with flour and gently unfurl the puff pastry sheets, creating a smooth, even canvas for your culinary creation.
- Trace a circular template using a dinner plate, carefully cutting each pastry sheet into precise, symmetrical rounds with a sharp knife.
- Place the first pastry circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring a stable foundation for your delectable dessert.
- Spread a generous layer of Nutella across the center of the pastry, leaving a clear border around the edges to prevent overflow during baking.
- Delicately layer the second pastry round atop the Nutella-covered base, aligning the edges with precision.
- Position a small drinking glass or ramekin in the center of the pastry to serve as a guiding anchor for your star design.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the pastry into equal radial sections, creating 16 distinct triangular segments without cutting through the central circle.
- Twist each pastry segment twice, creating an elegant spiral effect that will transform into a stunning star-shaped wreath.
- Remove the central guiding object and brush the entire surface with a beaten egg for a golden, glossy finish.
- Transfer the assembled pastry to the preheated oven, maintaining a temperature of 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a rich, amber-brown coloration and crisp, flaky texture.
- Allow the Nutella puff pastry star wreath to cool slightly before serving, letting the layers settle and the chocolate become delightfully molten.
Notes
- Ensure pastry is cold and firm before rolling to achieve perfect flaky layers.
- Work quickly with puff pastry to prevent it from becoming too warm and losing its delicate texture.
- Use room temperature Nutella for easier spreading and more even distribution across the pastry.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional puff pastry with gluten-free puff pastry alternatives available in specialty stores.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg