This Nutella and Dulce de Leche Puff Pastry Christmas Tree looks impressive, but it’s actually one of the easiest Christmas desserts you’ll ever make! Layers of rich Nutella and creamy dulce de leche sandwiched between flaky puff pastry! It tastes like pure holiday heaven.

A few years ago, puff pastry Christmas tree recipes started popping up everywhere, but I hadn’t seen one featuring Nutella and dulce de leche, so of course, I had to create my own!

Every Christmas Eve, my mom made homemade donuts. Honestly, I’ve never been a huge fan; they’re not quite sweet enough, yet somehow too rich at the same time. Don’t worry, she doesn’t love them either. Go figure.

Last Christmas, I wanted something that captured the nostalgia of those donuts without actually being one because deep frying is messy, smelly, and a bit of a hassle. That is how this adorable puff pastry Christmas tree was born!

Ingredients for This Recipe

This festive puff pastry tree comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients, and the result is the yummiest pull-apart Christmas Tree dessert. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 2 Sheets Puff Pastry, partially frozen: The base of the tree.
• Nutella: For rich chocolate flavor.
• Dulce de Leche: Adds creamy caramel sweetness.
• Egg Yolk: Used as an egg wash to brush on the pastry for a glossy, golden finish.
• Water: To mix with the egg yolk.
• Unsalted Butter: Optional, brushed for extra richness.
• Cinnamon Sugar: For sprinkling on top.

That’s it! Just a few ingredients for a dessert that looks impressive and tastes incredible. Now let’s get baking!

Other Fun Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Fillings To Try

This puff pastry tree is a versatile base for all kinds of delicious fillings! While we love the classic Nutella and Dulce de Leche version, you can easily swap in apricot jam, strawberry jam, raspberry jam, fig jam, or even chocolate sauce! Feeling savory? Try ham and cheese, pesto with chicken, or chicken and Parmesan for a flavor-packed alternative.

How to Make This Puff Pastry Christmas Tree?

These Christmas Trees look fancy but are surprisingly easy to make! Flaky puff pastry layered with rich Nutella and creamy dulce de leche makes a festive, show-stopping dessert everyone will love.

1. Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with a Silpat mat. (Parchment paper also works, but be warned: melted dulce de leche tends to stick more to parchment than to Silpat.)
2. Cut: Unfold the puff pastry sheets and stack them on top of each other. Using a sh

This easy baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is the perfect holiday appetizer this season. Only a few simple ingredients (cheese, cream cheese, leftover cranberry sauce, cranberries and spices) to this savory hot dip. Ever wondered what to make with leftover cranberry sauce? This is the answer!

This cheese dip is one of my favorite holiday dip recipes! I love that it looks as festive as it tastes and the kids love that it’s the perfect combination of sweet and salty!

The holiday season is here and that means a lot of parties, get-togethers and food. From the family Thanksgiving dinner to the “favorite things party” with girlfriends, our calendar is packed. When I need to bring a dish to share, quick and easy recipes are the way to go… like this Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip.

We Love Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip!

Our family has a list of recipes that are a tradition every year. It’s not the holidays without our best cheeseball, soft and chewy gingerbread men cookies, peanut butter balls, and the best Christmas cookies ever! So why do we love this savory cranberry dip?

• Easy to make: There are only a few simple ingredients so no running to a million different stores to get what you need.
• Sweet and Cheesy: The tangy flavor of the cranberries are balanced with the savory cheeses and then you get that hint of sweet from the cranberry sauce.
• Everyone Asks For the Recipe: I love that this is the dip we often get asked for the recipe, guests just love it!
• Uses Up Leftovers: I don’t know about you, but I’m often googling “what to make with leftover cranberry sauce” This festive recipe solves that problem!
• Make Ahead: This dip is easy to make ahead of time, so you can spend more time with your guests. See more below.

Ingredients for our Holiday Dip Recipe

• Extra-Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, grated
• Mozzarella Cheese, grated
• Cream cheese, 

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs

You will LOVE these Sweet and tangy Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs recipe made with pineapple, BBQ sauce, and frozen meatballs. Easy to make for weeknight dinner, as an appetizer for parties or for meal prep as an easy freezer meal recipe!

What to Make For Dinner Using Frozen Meatballs

If you’re looking for what to make for dinner tonight, something that’s easy and kid-friendly, these Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs are perfect! You can have dinner prepped in 10 minutes and then just let it cook! Serve with rice and veggies to sop up that delicious sauce!

Why Readers LOVE Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs

Our family have always been obsessed with my meatball recipe. But I tire of the same thing every month, so I’ve come up with a few new recipes for meatballs. Have you tried our juicy Chicken Meatballs with Orzo? Gosh, I could eat bowl after bowl!!

This time I’ve gone tropical and easy by combining meatballs, chunks of pineapple, and a sweet, tangy sauce for the best family-friendly Crock Pot recipe!

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs

• Frozen Meatballs: Fresh works too, we use ground beef meatballs but turkey meatballs would work too
• Pineapple: Fresh chopped or canned works too
• BBQ Sauce: Adds a depth of flavor to the sauce
• Soy Sauce: Adds a touch of salt for flavor
• Rice Wine Vinegar: Acid to balance the sweet and salty
• Brown Sugar: A little sweetness
• Ginger: Adds a little bite and depth of flavor
• Garlic: Rounds out the sauce

How to Make Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs

1. Dump: No need to thaw, just add the meatballs to the slow cooker.
2. Pineapple: Add the chunks on top of the meatballs.
3. Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
4. Pour: Pour the

Sizzling Oil Greek Feta Dip

This Sizzling Oil Greek Feta Dip has become our family’s obsession! If you’re looking for a simple, crowd pleasing Greek appetizer that can be prepared in minutes, this is it! All you need is olive oil, herbs, feta and garlic! We love it served with crostini!

Why We Love Sizzling Oil Feta Dip with Crostini

As you know, our Sizzling Oil Appetizer and our Sizzling Oil Spaghetti have gone crazy online and for good reason. I honestly think that when something sounds, smells and looks appetizing it literally ends up more appetizing.

We are all obsessed with the show stopping moment that the sizzling, popping hot oil is poured out over the noodles. So what else could we make for that moment? A feta dip of course! Just wait until you serve this Herby Feta Appetizer!

Ingredients for Sizzling Oil Feta

• Olive Oil: Helps cook the garlic and acts as the “sauce” for the feta.
• Garlic: Use fresh garlic so it ends up a little toasted.
• Fresh Herbs: Parsley, Oregano (or Marjoram), Rosemary and Basil
• Red Pepper Flakes: Adds flavor and a little heat.
• Kosher Salt: Adds flavor.
• Balsamic Glaze: Adds acidity and a little sweetness as a cooked down syrup. (TIP: Balsamic Vinegar works fine too)
• Feta: Make sure you buy the block, even if you choose to break it up ahead of time for easier dipping.
• Crostini: The perfect vessel for carrying cheese straight to mouth

How to Make Sizzling Oil Feta Dip

1. Mix: Place all the herbs, garlic and spices in a shallow bowl and mix to combine. Or add the garlic to the oil for a toasted garlic flavor. Spread over the feta.
2. Heat: Add the oil to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the garlic and let it toast.
   • PRO TIP: Pay close attention to the garlic because it will brown quickly and you don’t want it to burn.
3. Pour: Pour the hot oil and garlic over the top of the herbs mixture and feta. Drizzle with some balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt.
4. Eat: Dig in!

FAQ

How to Cook Blistered Shishito Peppers

Craving a snack that’s simple yet bursting with flavor? Blistered shishito peppers are the perfect bite-sized treat, offering a unique balance of smoky, savory goodness with just a hint of heat.

Whether you’re looking for an appetizer, a side dish, or something to impress guests at your next gathering, this quick and easy recipe will have you savoring every crunchy, charred bite in no time!

How to Cook Blistered Shishito Peppers is the easiest thing you will ever learn from us. Pull up a stool and dig into these delicious peppers with us!

First of all, you need to remember to make a dipping sauce for this blistered shishito peppers recipe, so we’ve included our favorite below. Don’t skip it.

Cade loves to order shishito peppers at restaurants, but for some reason they never really call my name. We’ve been making them at home lately and even the worst cook in America can totally pull these off.

Let’s take 5 minutes and three ingredients to make roasted shishito peppers! They are budget-friendly and a great option to change things up with your side dishes.

You can eat them plain or Cade loves a simple soy dipping sauce so I can share that recipe in case you want the same.

What are Shishito Peppers?

Shishito peppers are a bright green East Asian pepper that are small, slender, have a thin skin, very mild spiciness and a touch of sweetness. They char beautifully and have a delicious smoky flavor. Spanish padrón peppers are the most similar pepper to shishitos

What You Need to Make Blistered Shishito Peppers

You only need 3 ingredients to make charred shishito peppers, and if you want to make the dipping sauce, you’ll need a few more. Here’s your grocery list so we can get started:

• Shishito Peppers
• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• Flaked Sea Salt

Dipping Sauce if Desired

• Soy Sauce
• Dark Brown Sugar
• Sesame Oil
• Ground Ginger
• Sesame Seeds

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Cook Blistered Shishito Peppers

It’s very easy to learn how to make blistered shishito peppers in a pan on the stovetop or on the grill. Here are the basic steps:

1. Prep: Heat a cast iron pan or grill over high heat. Add the peppers in a single layer.
   • PRO TIP: If using a grill it’s easier to use a grill pan so the peppers don’t fall between the grates.
2. Turn: Use tongs to turn the peppers occasionally until blackened blisters appear on all aides.
3. Toss: Remove from the heat and toss with olive oil and sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
4. Serve: Se