Puff pastry branch with Nutella, a simple yet impressive dessert.
Made with a base of pre-made puff pastry and plenty of Nutella, fast and spectacular, the original idea lies in the particular cut of the pastry, noticed by chance on TikTok. As I mentioned, the recipe is very simple and really quick to prepare. Instead of Nutella, you can also use jam, in the flavor you prefer.
Once ready, this braid (see puff pastry braid with Nutella) has almost the appearance of a branch of leaves, very nice to look at. I thought it would be perfect for a Christmas breakfast or snack or as a final dessert for a Christmas lunch or dinner if you have little time and still want to make a good impression. It really only takes a moment to prepare, just roll out the pastry, brush with the spread, roll up and cut the leaves, bake, done. Try it!
Here you will find other delicious recipes with puff pastry:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, Autumn, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 323.62 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 33.02 (g) of which sugars 14.41 (g)
- Proteins 3.74 (g)
- Fat 19.71 (g) of which saturated 6.85 (g)of which unsaturated 11.90 (g)
- Fibers 1.48 (g)
- Sodium 103.88 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 55 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for puff pastry branch with Nutella
- 8 oz puff pastry
- 7 tbsp Nutella®
- to taste sugar (granulated)
- to taste powdered sugar
Tools
- Rolling Pin Take a rectangular pastry sheet, roll it well, on its parchment paper sheet
- Scissors Durable kitchen scissors, large, strong, soft grip, dishwasher safe, multi-purpose, kitchen scissors for food, bottle opener and safety sheath.
Steps for puff pastry branch with Nutella
Unroll the puff pastry, roll it with the rolling pin. Place it on a baking tray. On the entire pastry, place spoonfuls of Nutella, then spread with a spatula. Roll up from the long side and cut the roll as you see in the photo (I will post a video soon).
Brush the braid with some milk and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake at 350°F in a fan oven for about 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden. Remove from oven, let cool, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Storage of puff pastry branch with Nutella
It keeps for a couple of days in an airtight container
FAQ
Why use puff pastry in this dessert?
Puff pastry is soft and lends itself to various decorative preparations
