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Easy Puff Pastry Snowflake

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Create an Easy Puff Pastry Snowflake that will dazzle your guests and bring joy to any occasion! This delightful dessert transforms basic ingredients into a stunning visual treat with layers of flaky pastry enveloping a luscious filling of Nutella or your favorite jam. Perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or cozy weeknights, this pastry comes together in no time, making it a go-to recipe you’ll want to make again and again. With its beautiful snowflake shape and the option to customize flavors, this dessert is not only appealing but also fun to prepare with loved ones.

Ingredients

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  • All-purpose flour (for dusting)
  • 1 (17.3 oz) package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
  • 1/3 cup Nutella or jam
  • 1 large egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash)
  • Crystal sanding sugar (optional)
  • Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface; roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets gently.
  3. Cut each sheet into a 9-inch circle. Place one circle on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Spread Nutella or jam in the center of the first circle, leaving a half-inch border.
  5. Place the second puff pastry circle on top; gently press edges to seal.
  6. Use a glass as a guide and cut the circle into 16 wedges without cutting all the way through.
  7. Brush the top with egg wash; twist each wedge toward each other and pinch tips together.
  8. Optional: Sprinkle sanding sugar before baking for extra sparkle.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  10. Let cool slightly, dust with confectioners’ sugar, and serve.

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