Festive Christmas tree pastries (Print-Friendly Version)

Flaky puff pastry shaped like Christmas trees with almond paste and colorful sprinkles.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet puff pastry

→ Filling

02 - 120 g almond paste
03 - 30 g powdered sugar

→ Glaze and Decorations

04 - 1 egg (for egg wash)
05 - Green food coloring
06 - Red and gold sprinkles

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 200°C.
02 - Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
03 - Cut the puff pastry into tree shapes using a knife or stencil.
04 - Spread a layer of almond paste evenly over the cut pastry shapes.
05 - Fold over the edges of the pastry to create dimension and depth.
06 - Brush the surface with beaten egg to promote browning.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool completely, then decorate with green food coloring and red and gold sprinkles as desired.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Use homemade almond paste for enhanced flavor and ensure the puff pastry remains cold before rolling to maintain flakiness.
02 - Get creative with decorations using different colors and edible glitter to personalize each pastry.

Return