Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees for Festive Gatherings

Enjoy delightful Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees perfect for festive gatherings and quick preparation.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 24 pieces

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Festive, Holiday

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Puff Pastry

2 sheets Puff Pastry thawed

For the Filling

12 slices Deli Ham thinly sliced
12 slices Cheese cheddar, gouda, Swiss, or mozzarella

For Assembly

24 Wooden Skewers for the trunks

For the Glaze

4 tbsp Melted Butter adds flavor
2 tsp Minced Garlic fresh preferred
2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley dried can be used if fresh isn’t available

For Decoration

Sesame or Poppy Seeds optional for decoration
Honey Mustard or Fig Jam optional addition
Star-shaped Cheese Cutouts for a festive touch

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Knife or Pizza Cutter
Pastry brush
Mixing Bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll one sheet of thawed puff pastry on the prepared baking sheet and layer with deli ham and cheese slices.
Slice the pastry into 1-inch wide strips to form the branches of the trees.
Fold each strip back and forth onto a skewer to create the tree shape.
Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley; brush over each tree.
Bake the assembled trees in the oven for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Allow the trees to cool slightly and serve warm on a festive platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to keep the pastry cold for maximum puff and experiment with different fillings.

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