Can I use other spreads instead of Nutella?

Yes, you can substitute Nutella with any chocolate-hazelnut spread or nut butter for a different flavor profile.

How do I achieve a golden finish on the pastry?

Brushing the pastry with beaten egg before baking gives it a beautiful golden and glossy finish.

Cutting the pastry into strips around a central circle and gently twisting each strip helps create the intricate snowflake design.

Yes, you can assemble them in advance and refrigerate before baking, ensuring freshness when served.

Using seed butters or chocolate spreads without nuts is a great alternative for those with nut allergies.

Flaky, golden puff pastry with a luscious Nutella filling, shaped into beautiful snowflakes—a festive treat thats as fun to make as it is to eat.

This recipe quickly became a family favorite around the holidays for its impressive look and easy preparation.

Pastry: 2 sheets ready-rolled puff pastry (about 250 g each), thawed if frozen
Filling: 6 tbsp Nutella (or other chocolate-hazelnut spread)
Topping: 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash), 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)

Step 1:: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2:: Unroll both sheets of puff pastry. Place one sheet on the prepared tray.
Step 3:: Spread the Nutella evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1 cm border around the edges.
Step 4:: Place the second sheet of pastry on top, aligning the edges.
Step 5:: Place a small glass in the center without pressing down. Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into 16 equal strips from the edge of the glass to the edge of the pastry, creating sun rays.
Step 6:: Twist each strip gently 2 3 times. If desired, pinch the ends together for a snowflake effect.
Step 7:: Remove the glass. Brush the pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Step 8:: Bake for 18 22 minutes, or until puffed and deeply golden.
Step 9:: Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Making this recipe creates joyful moments as we twist and bake the snowflakes together as a family.

Delicious with coffee or hot chocolate and can be customized with chopped toasted hazelnuts for extra crunch.

Baking tray, parchment paper, small glass, sharp knife, pastry brush

Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, milk, and hazelnuts (from Nutella). Check pastry labels for additional allergens and cross-contamination risks.

This easy Nutella puff pastry snowflake recipe is perfect for festive occasions and sure to impress your guests.

→ Can I use other spreads instead of Nutella?: Yes, you can substitute Nutella with any chocolate-hazelnut spread or nut butter for a different flavor profile.
→ How do I achieve a golden finish on the pastry?: Brushing the pastry with beaten egg before baking gives it a beautiful golden and glossy finish.
→ What is the best way to shape the snowflakes?: Cutting the pastry into strips around a central circle and gently twisting each strip helps create the intricate snowflake design.
→ Can these be prepared ahead of time?: Yes, you can assemble them in advance and refrigerate before baking, ensuring freshness when served.
→ Are there nut-free alternatives for this dessert?: Using seed butters or chocolate spreads without nuts is a great alternative for those with nut allergies.