🎅⛄ Santa Snowman Puff Pastry Stack
Crispy • Creamy • Holiday-Perfect
🕒 Time
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Prep: 20 minutes
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Bake: 15–18 minutes
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Assemble: 10 minutes
🍽 Yield
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6–8 stacks
🧾 INGREDIENTS
Puff Pastry
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1 package puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
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1 egg, beaten (egg wash)
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2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, for sparkle)
Filling
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 tbsp powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Decorations
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Mini chocolate chips (eyes, buttons)
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Orange candy melts or candy corn (nose)
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Strawberries or raspberries (Santa hat)
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Whipped cream or powdered sugar (snow effect)
👩🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Bake Puff Pastry
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
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Roll puff pastry slightly and cut into circles or squares (2–3 inches).
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Place on baking sheet, brush with egg wash, sprinkle lightly with sugar.
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Bake 15–18 minutes until puffed and golden.
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Cool completely.
2️⃣ Make Whipped Cream
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Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
3️⃣ Assemble Stacks
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Slice each pastry horizontally.
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Pipe or spoon whipped cream between layers (2–3 layers per stack).
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Decorate:
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Chocolate chips for eyes/buttons
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Orange candy for nose
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Berry + whipped cream for Santa hat
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Dust with powdered sugar for snow
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🎄 Decorating Ideas
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Snowman: White cream, chocolate eyes, orange nose
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Santa: Strawberry hat + cream trim
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Elf: Green candy accents
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Reindeer: Pretzel antlers
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Bake pastry up to 2 days ahead. Assemble just before serving for best crispness.
Q: Can I use store-bought whipped topping?
A: Yes—Cool Whip works if you’re short on time.
Q: How do I keep puff pastry crisp?
A: Let it cool fully before filling and don’t overfill.
Q: Can I flavor the cream?
A: Absolutely! Try:
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Peppermint extract
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Almond extract
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Orange zest
Q: Can kids help make these?
A: Yes! Assembly and decorating are perfect kid-friendly steps 🎨
Q: Can I make a savory version?
A: Yes—use cream cheese, smoked salmon, or herbed cheese spread.