Cinnamon Sugar Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
A cinnamon sugar puff pastry Christmas tree made with store-bought puff pastry, butter, and cinnamon sugar, twisted into branches, baked until golden, and dusted with powdered sugar.
Servings: 10
Calories: 365kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry 397g
- ½ cup butter melted
- ¾ cup granulated or brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the sugar and ground cinnamon. This will be your delightful cinnamon sugar filling.
- Cut and Layer Pastry: Lay one sheet of puff pastry on a floured surface. Roll it out using a rolling pin to create a larger rectangle.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: Brush the softened butter over the puff pastry, then generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- Top with Second Layer: Carefully place the second puff pastry sheet on top, aligning it with the base layer. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut it into the shape of a Christmas tree, making sure to leave space for the tree trunk at the bottom. You can also use a cookie cutter to cut star shapes for the top of the tree and anywhere else you desire.
- Cut Branches: Proceed to cut diagonal branches along both sides of the tree, leaving the center uncut. These will be the branches of your Christmas tree.
- Twist and Shape: Gently twist each branch, spiraling it outward to create a tree-like effect of puff pastry twists. The layers will create beautiful swirls of cinnamon sugar. Then brush with egg wash using a pastry brush.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Transfer the pastry tree onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and puffs up beautifully.
- Sprinkle on the Snow: Once Puff pastry sheets are cooked through, remove from oven. Let cool for 5 minutes and dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: airtight container at room temperature 1 to 2 days, or in the fridge 4 to 5 days.
- Freeze: wrapped, up to a month. It's best fresh.
- Reheat: in a 350°F oven for a few minutes. Skip the microwave, the pastry loses its texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg