Cinnamon Sugar Christmas Star Pastry
Cinnamon Sugar Christmas Star Pastry is a festive delight that combines the warm, inviting flavors of cinnamon and sugar with flaky, buttery puff pastry. This stunning star-shaped treat is perfect for holiday gatherings, sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories. With its golden-brown finish and sweet aroma, it’s an Instagram-worthy dessert that anyone can master, making it a must-have at your next celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface.
- In a bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Lay one pastry sheet on parchment paper; sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar over it. Place the second sheet on top.
- Cut into points like a pizza but do not cut all the way through. Twist each point to form a star shape.
- Brush with egg wash for shine and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Substitute phyllo dough for puff pastry if needed, keeping in mind it will be crispier. Add chocolate chips or nuts between layers for extra flavor variety. Make ahead by preparing cinnamon sugar in advance.