Alright, let’s get this straight. We ain’t fancy here, ya hear? We’re makin’ somethin’ called a “Nutella Christmas Tree Puff Pastry.” Sounds all highfalutin, but it ain’t. It’s just tasty, that’s all.
First off, you gotta get yourself some puff pastry. Now, I ain’t got time to be makin’ no pastry from scratch. The store-bought stuff works just fine. You need two packs, they say. Two packs! Don’t go gettin’ stingy now.
Then there’s this Nutella stuff. It’s like chocolate, but all gooey and spreadable. You need about a third of a cup, but I just eyeball it, ya know? Melt it a bit so it’s easier to spread. Don’t burn it, though! I ain’t got time for cleanin’ up burnt messes.
And an egg. Just one. We’re gonna beat it up with a little milk. This is for makin’ the pastry all shiny and golden brown. We call it an “egg wash,” sounds fancy, but it ain’t. It’s just egg and milk, for cryin’ out loud.
- Puff Pastry – two packs, store-bought is fine.
- Nutella – about a third of a cup, melt it a little.
- Egg – one, for the egg wash.
- Milk – a splash, for the egg wash.
Okay, so now we get to workin’. Unroll one of them pastry sheets on a bakin’ sheet. Don’t go fussin’ with fancy pans. A regular old bakin’ sheet is good enough for me and it’s good enough for this here Nutella tree.
Spread that Nutella all over the pastry. Don’t be shy now, get it all the way to the edges, mostly. We want every bite to have some of that chocolatey goodness. It’s the whole point ain’t it? This ain’t no diet food, that’s for sure.
Now, take the other pastry sheet and lay it right on top. Like a sandwich, see? Press it down a little, so it sticks together. We don’t want it fallin’ apart while it’s bakin’. That would be a waste, and we don’t waste food around here.
Here’s the tricky part, but it ain’t too hard. We gotta cut this thing into a Christmas tree shape. Cut a triangle, see? Then cut strips on each side, leavin’ a little bit in the middle for the trunk. I ain’t got no fancy cookie cutters. A knife works just fine.
Twist each strip, like you’re wringin’ out a wet rag, but gentle like. Don’t go breakin’ the pastry now. It’s supposed to look like branches, see? A real purdy Christmas tree, but one you can eat.
Beat that egg and milk together and brush it all over the pastry. This is what makes it all golden brown and shiny. Makes it look all professional, even though it ain’t. We’re just regular folks makin’ a tasty treat.
Now, stick it in the oven. I set it at, oh, about 375 degrees. How long? I dunno, maybe 20 minutes? Just keep an eye on it. You want it golden brown and puffy. Not burnt, remember? I hate burnt food.
When it’s done, let it cool a bit before you start eatin’ it. That Nutella gets real hot, ya know? Don’t wanna burn your mouth. I burnt my mouth once on a hot apple pie, and let me tell you, it weren’t pleasant. Learned my lesson that day.
And that’s it. A Nutella Christmas Tree Puff Pastry. Easy peasy, right? It looks fancy, but it ain’t. It’s just a tasty treat for the holidays. Your family will love it, I bet. And if they don’t, well, more for you, right?
This thing is what they call “festive.” Means it looks all Christmassy and tastes good too. Perfect for when folks come over, or just for sittin’ on the couch watchin’ TV. It’s a good anytime kinda treat, if you ask me. And you are askin’ me, ain’t ya?
So go on, get yourself to the store, grab them ingredients, and make yourself a Nutella Christmas Tree Puff Pastry. You won’t regret it. And if you do, well, don’t come cryin’ to me. I told ya it was good!
This here “Nutella Christmas Tree Puff Pastry”, it ain’t just some fancy name, it’s easy to make and everyone loves it. It’s the perfect thing for Christmas, or any time you want somethin’ sweet and special. Kids love it, grown-ups love it, even old folks like me love it. So go ahead and give it a try. You’ll be glad you did.