Layered Christmas trees with chocolate paste
8 servings
30 minutes
Layered Christmas trees with chocolate paste are a magical treat that awakens the atmosphere of celebration and coziness. This signature dessert combines the crispy texture of puff pastry with the delicate, rich sweetness of chocolate paste. Its preparation resembles creativity: each tree is assembled by hand, forming elegant layers. The history of such sweets is rooted in winter holiday traditions when baking becomes part of family rituals. The trees are baked to a golden crust and then decorated with fresh berries and powdered sugar, creating the impression of a snow-covered forest. They are perfect for festive tea parties, delighting not only with their taste but also with their magical appearance. These miniature sweet trees are a true symbol of home comfort, bringing joy to everyone who tries them.
1
Prepare all the ingredients. Thaw the puff pastry at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Puff pastry: 200 g
2
Roll the dough thinly on a floured surface. Cut the dough into two equal halves.
3
Spread the chocolate paste on one half.
- Chocolate paste: 100 g
4
Cover with the second half of the dough.
5
Cut the resulting sandwich into strips 3-4 cm wide.
6
Gather the strips in a pleated manner, narrowing towards the top.
7
Thread strips of dough onto skewers.
8
Place the Christmas trees on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush them with beaten egg.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
9
Send to the oven for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown.
10
Serve the Christmas trees at the festive table, decorating the tops with berries and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Fresh berries: to taste
- Powdered sugar: to taste