Puff Pastry Christmas Trees with Dulce de Leche

Puff Pastry Christmas Trees with Dulce de Leche

These Puff Pastry Christmas Trees with Dulce de Leche are an easy and festive treat! Made with just three ingredients, they’re flaky, sweet, and perfect for the holidays. With all ingredients conveniently found at your grocery store, you can easily create a festive and delicious treat in less than 30 minutes!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Latin Inspired

Keyword: christmas puff pastry appetizers, christmas puff pastry recipes, dulce de leche dessert, puff pastry dessert recipes, sweet puff pastry recipes

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 345kcal

Author: Juyali (ju-ja-lee)

Equipment

Pizza Cutter or Sharp Knife, Rolling Pin, Pastry Brush, Small Bowl, baking sheet and Parchment Paper – optional.

Ingredients

2 sheets Store-Bought Puff Pastry Using store-bought puff pastry makes this recipe quick and easy. See notes on tips for puff pastry.
1 Cup Dulce de Leche
1 Large Egg plus 1 teaspoon of Water.

Instructions

Prepare the Puff Pastry and Filling

Follow the package instructions by thawing your frozen puff pastry at room temperature. This will ensure the dough is soft yet cool enough to handle.
On a lightly floured worksurface, unfold the puff pastry sheets.
Using a rolling pin, gently roll over the sheet of puff pastry to create an even thickness.

Assemble the Christmas Trees

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
Spread a generous layer of dulce de leche evenly over the entire sheet.
Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the dulce de leche-coated sheet, aligning the edges. Gently press the two layers together.
Cut the pastry into even strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter (about 1-inch strips).
To form the christmas tree shape, fold one strip in a zigzag pattern, starting wider at the base and narrowing toward the top of the tree.
Reserve a small portion of the strip for the top of the christmas tree, shaping it into a mini triangle or using a small star cookie cutter for a festive touch.

Skewer and Bake

Carefully insert a skewer through the middle of the tree, ensuring it holds the zigzagged layers together.
Place each tree on a piece of parchment paper set on a prepared baking sheet.
Whisk the whole egg with one teaspoon of water in a small bowl. Brush the entire pastry with egg wash using a pastry brush, to give the pastries a beautiful golden shine.
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes or until the trees are puffed and golden brown.
Allow the pastries to cool slightly before serving. Dust them with powdered sugar for an extra festive touch or enjoy them as they are —deliciously sweet and flaky.

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Notes

Puff Pastry Brands:

Dufour Pastry Kitchens: A 14-ounce package of Dufour brand contains one 14-ounce sheet measuring 9x15 inches and 1/8-inch thick. If you use Dufour, you will need two packages for this recipe.
Pepperidge Farm: A 17.3-ounce package of Pepperidge Farm contains two rectangular sheets, each weighing a little over 8.5 ounces. They measure 10x15 inches each and are 1/8 inch thick. You only need one package of Pepperidge Farm's.
Trader Joes: A 18.3-ounce package of Trader Joes contains two rectangular sheets, each weighing a little over 9 ounces. They measure 10x12 inches each and are 1/16 inch thick. You only need one package of Trader Joes' for this recipe.

All brands are acceptable for this recipe and bake into the perfect layers of puff pastry light, flaky, and irresistible. The main difference is Dufour and Trader Joes use only butter, and Pepperidge Farm uses oils.

Storage suggestions:

Room temperature: If you plan to enjoy them within a day, store the pastries in an airtight container at room temperature.
Refrigerator: For extended storage, wrap the pastries tightly in plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container. Store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: To revive their crispness, warm the pastries in a 350°f (175°c) oven for a few minutes before serving.

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