This simple dessert / brunch / party centrepiece / whatever you fancy is ideal for festive get togethers.
The recipe couldn’t be simpler, but it tastes deeeee-licious – and looks impressive, too!
It’s also simple to make with kids (let them decorate it, if you feel that way inclined!) – although they’ll have even more fun eating it!
We sat down and ate ours as a Christmas movie marathon snack!
I hope you enjoy!
Sam x
Easy Chocolate Pastry Christmas Tree
Ingredients:
- Creates one tree:
- 2 x sheets vegan Ready-Rolled Puff Pastry
- 5 tbsp vegan chocolate spread (I used Meridian Chocca)
- Splash plant milk, for brushing
- Icing sugar or ground sugar of choice, for decorating
- Cinnamon, for decorating
Method:
- Preheat oven to 190C. Unroll one of the pastry sheets and arrange on a lined baking tray.
- Gently melt the chocolate spread, then allow to cool. Spoon over the top of the pastry, smoothing to cover. Lay the second sheet of pastry on top.
- Cut out in a tree shape (a large triangle, with a rectangular trunk), then cut a star to top with the excess pastry. Pull away excess pastry, then cut branches into the sides of the triangle (you don’t want them to meet in the middle).
- Twist the branches away from you, moving up the tree to finish all branches.
- Arrange the star at the top of the tree, then brush the pastry with the milk.
- Bake until golden and puffed up (12-15 minutes), then allow to cool a little. Dust with icing sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired, then serve slightly warm.
