* 2 sheets puff pastry (I use 10-inch X 10-inch sheets) * 2 tsp matcha powder (Ceremonial or Culinary Grade) * 3 tsp condensed milk * 1 tbsp hot milk * 1 egg yolk (for egg wash) * icing sugar (Optional)
**INSTRUCTIONS**
**Defrost puff pastry and mix the matcha mixture**
1. Take out of the freezer 2 hours before you plan to start making the Christmas tree puff. Let it defrost on the counter. 2. . Prepare the matcha mixture by combining hot milk with sifted matcha powder. Stir until it’s mixed well. Add the condensed milk to the matcha and stir until well combined. Set aside until the puff pastry is ready to use.
**Prepare puff pastry and cut it into a tree shape**
1. Prepare the puff pastry. Take the puff pastry and unroll. Use a rolling pin to roll out creases. The puff pastry sheets I get in stores come in squares (10-inch X 10-inch). It will very dependent on where you’re located. I have seen puff pastry sheets come in a rectangular shape. 2. Cut puff pastry into a tree shape. There are two methods for cutting out the tree shape. I would suggest placing both sheets on top and cutting them. You can also cut them separately.
**Method 1 – Wing it**
1. Cut the slits for the tree trunk at the bottom. In the middle cut ½ inch slits on left and right. The trunk will be 1 inch in height. 2. To create the tree top place three marks. The first mark on the top of the puff pastry. The second and third will be on the left and right sides of the puff pastry 1 inch from the bottom. 3. Cut the diagonal lines from the top to the left and right. Cut the bottoms horizontally ensuring to keep the tree truck intact.
**Method 2 – Create and use a template**
1. Use parchment paper and cut out the exact same size as the puff pastry. 2. On the parchment paper cut the slits for the tree trunk at the bottom. In the middle cut ½ inch slits on the left and right. The trunk will be 1 inch in height. 3. To create the tree top place three marks. The first mark on the top of the puff pastry. The second and third will be on the left and right sides of the puff pastry 1 inch from the bottom. 4. Cut the diagonal lines from the top to the left and right. Cut the bottoms horizontally ensuring to keep the truck intact. 5. Place the parchment paper on top of the puff pastry and cut the puff pastry ensuring to cut along the outside of the parchment paper.
**Spread matcha mixture, cut and twist branches**
1. Spread the matcha spread. Place one sheet of the Christmas tree on your baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the matcha mixture. Place the second cut sheet of puff pastry on top. 2. Cut and twist the branches. On both sides cut horizontally from both sides but leave one inch in the centre uncut to keep the Christmas tree intact. DO NOT CUT all the way through. I cut the horizontal lines approximately 1 inch apart. Then start twisting. Press the edges of the twisted branches down at the ends.
**Egg wash, bake, and top with matcha mixture/icing sugar**
1. Using a brush to cover the top of the puff pastry with egg wash to give it a nice golden color. 2. Preheat oven to 375 ° F. Bake for 15 minutes or until the entire Christmas tree puff is puffed up. 3. Cool and top if icing sugar. Take the puff pastry out of the oven and let it cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and with the extra matcha mixture, I brush it lightly over the puff pastry and dust with some icing sugar.
**Notes:**
– With the extra puff pastry I used it to make Matcha Puff Pastry Twist. Cut the puff pastry into 1-inch wide strips and brush the matcha mixture and twist.
– If the puff pastry is larger in size double up on the matcha mixture so there is enough to brush between the puff pastry and on top of the tree after it’s done baking.
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**INGREDIENTS**
* 2 sheets puff pastry (I use 10-inch X 10-inch sheets)
* 2 tsp matcha powder (Ceremonial or Culinary Grade)
* 3 tsp condensed milk
* 1 tbsp hot milk
* 1 egg yolk (for egg wash)
* icing sugar (Optional)
**INSTRUCTIONS**
**Defrost puff pastry and mix the matcha mixture**
1. Take out of the freezer 2 hours before you plan to start making the Christmas tree puff. Let it defrost on the counter.
2. . Prepare the matcha mixture by combining hot milk with sifted matcha powder. Stir until it’s mixed well. Add the condensed milk to the matcha and stir until well combined. Set aside until the puff pastry is ready to use.
**Prepare puff pastry and cut it into a tree shape**
1. Prepare the puff pastry. Take the puff pastry and unroll. Use a rolling pin to roll out creases. The puff pastry sheets I get in stores come in squares (10-inch X 10-inch). It will very dependent on where you’re located. I have seen puff pastry sheets come in a rectangular shape.
2. Cut puff pastry into a tree shape. There are two methods for cutting out the tree shape. I would suggest placing both sheets on top and cutting them. You can also cut them separately.
**Method 1 – Wing it**
1. Cut the slits for the tree trunk at the bottom. In the middle cut ½ inch slits on left and right. The trunk will be 1 inch in height.
2. To create the tree top place three marks. The first mark on the top of the puff pastry. The second and third will be on the left and right sides of the puff pastry 1 inch from the bottom.
3. Cut the diagonal lines from the top to the left and right. Cut the bottoms horizontally ensuring to keep the tree truck intact.
**Method 2 – Create and use a template**
1. Use parchment paper and cut out the exact same size as the puff pastry.
2. On the parchment paper cut the slits for the tree trunk at the bottom. In the middle cut ½ inch slits on the left and right. The trunk will be 1 inch in height.
3. To create the tree top place three marks. The first mark on the top of the puff pastry. The second and third will be on the left and right sides of the puff pastry 1 inch from the bottom.
4. Cut the diagonal lines from the top to the left and right. Cut the bottoms horizontally ensuring to keep the truck intact.
5. Place the parchment paper on top of the puff pastry and cut the puff pastry ensuring to cut along the outside of the parchment paper.
**Spread matcha mixture, cut and twist branches**
1. Spread the matcha spread. Place one sheet of the Christmas tree on your baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the matcha mixture. Place the second cut sheet of puff pastry on top.
2. Cut and twist the branches. On both sides cut horizontally from both sides but leave one inch in the centre uncut to keep the Christmas tree intact. DO NOT CUT all the way through. I cut the horizontal lines approximately 1 inch apart. Then start twisting. Press the edges of the twisted branches down at the ends.
**Egg wash, bake, and top with matcha mixture/icing sugar**
1. Using a brush to cover the top of the puff pastry with egg wash to give it a nice golden color.
2. Preheat oven to 375 ° F. Bake for 15 minutes or until the entire Christmas tree puff is puffed up.
3. Cool and top if icing sugar. Take the puff pastry out of the oven and let it cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and with the extra matcha mixture, I brush it lightly over the puff pastry and dust with some icing sugar.
**Notes:**
– With the extra puff pastry I used it to make Matcha Puff Pastry Twist. Cut the puff pastry into 1-inch wide strips and brush the matcha mixture and twist.
– If the puff pastry is larger in size double up on the matcha mixture so there is enough to brush between the puff pastry and on top of the tree after it’s done baking.
ENJOY!