Easy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Easy puff pastry Christmas tree made with chocolate and just a few ingredients. A quick, festive holiday dessert that’s perfect for parties and Christmas baking.
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This easy puff pastry Christmas tree is the ultimate holiday shortcut dessert—crispy, golden layers of puff pastry filled with chocolate (or your favorite spread) and shaped into the cutest festive centerpiece. It looks impressive, tastes incredible, and comes together with just a handful of ingredients. Perfect for Christmas parties, school events, or a cozy baking moment with kids.
Why You’ll Love This Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Show-stopping – A festive centerpiece with minimal effort
Quick & easy – Ready in under 30 minutes
Customizable filling – Chocolate, Nutella, jam, pesto, or cinnamon sugar Beginner-friendly – No special skills required
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Easy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
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Ingredients:
Jus Rol puff pastry (2)
Nocciolata Hazelnut spread with cocoa
Maple syrup for brushing
Optional- powder sugar for dusting
Instructions:
Preheat your oven according to the puff pastry package instructions. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
Spread an even layer of vegan hazelnut spread over the sheet of pastry.
Place the other sheet of puff pastry on top of the first.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the stacked pastry into a Christmas tree shape (triangle top with a small rectangle at the bottom for the trunk).
Starting at the bottom, cut horizontal strips on each side of the tree, stopping before the center. Twist each strip gently to create branches.
Brush the tree tank with maple syrup for a golden finish.
Bake (according to the directions on the puff pastry) until puffed and golden brown.
Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Ingredients
- 2 Jus Rol puff pastry
- 1/2 cup Nocciolata Hazelnut spread with cocoa
- Maple syrup for brushing
- Optional- powder sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the puff pastry package instructions. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread an even layer of vegan hazelnut spread over the sheet of pastry.
- Place the other sheet of puff pastry on top of the first.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the stacked pastry into a Christmas tree shape (triangle top with a small rectangle at the bottom for the trunk).
- Starting at the bottom, cut horizontal strips on each side of the tree, stopping before the center. Twist each strip gently to create branches.
- Brush the tree tank with maple syrup for a golden finish.
- Bake (according to the directions on the puff pastry) until puffed and golden brown.Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Tips for Perfect Puff Pastry
Don’t overfill—less is more for clean twists.
Keep pastry cold—if it gets too soft, chill for 10 minutes before baking.
Use a sharp knife for clean edges.
Serving & Storage
Serve warm or at room temperature. Best enjoyed the same day, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated briefly in the oven.
This easy puff pastry Christmas tree proves you don’t need complicated recipes to create something magical for the holidays. Simple ingredients, festive vibes, and guaranteed smiles—this one’s a keeper!
Looking for more vegan holiday recipes?
Easy Snowman Christmas Cupcakes
Amazing Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Vegan Hot Chocolate Cookie Mugs
I love seeing your finished projects! If you enjoyed making these Puff Pastry Christmas Tree or any of my other vegan recipes, I’d love to see yours on Instagram, just tag me @ginamicheleny. Happy holiday baking!
