Nutella^® and Pampas™ Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Skewers with Homemade Cherry Jam

How to make Nutella^® and Pampas™ Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Skewers with Homemade Cherry Jam

1. Make cherry jam ahead of time so it is cool. In a large skillet pan, combine cherries (make sure they are pitted), sugar, lemon juice and salt. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Next, reduce to a rapid simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens, this should take approx. 30 minutes. Once thickened, using a fine-mesh sieve, strain the jam into an airtight container, pressing on solids. Discard solids. Stir to get a smooth jam. Let cool completely then cover and refrigerate. Jam will last for 1 month in the fridge

2. Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Thaw 3 sheets of Pampas™ puff pastry whilst you line two large baking trays with baking paper

3. Lay out one sheet of thawed puff pastry, spread over a layer of cherry jam

4. Lay the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the jam. Using a sharp knife (or pizza wheel), cut the pastry sandwich into 10 evenly sized strips.

5. Fold the puff pastry accordion style, start with a larger base and make it smaller towards the top to create a Christmas tree shape.

6. Using a small star cookie cutter, cut out your star shape (it’s best to keep this pastry plain, not with jam). You only need 10 for this recipe so you will have lots of stars left over to enjoy on their own, dipped in Nutella

7. Push a skewer or cake pop through the pastry to secure the tree and star together. Be careful not to squish your layers.

8. Place the trees on to your baking tray. Brush lightly with egg wash. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until your trees are puffed and golden.

9. Once out of the oven, dust with CSR® Soft Icing Mixture to create a snow look.