Description
These Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees are a festive, savory treat! Flaky puff pastry layered with cheesy goodness, twisted into tree shapes, and perfect for holiday parties or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley (optional)
- Optional: sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare puff pastry: Roll out puff pastry sheet and cut into triangles (approx. 6–8 per sheet).
- Add cheese: Mix cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, and parsley. Sprinkle over each triangle.
- Shape trees: Cut slits along the sides of each triangle, then twist strips toward the center to create a tree shape.
- Brush with egg: Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish. Sprinkle seeds if desired.
- Bake: Bake 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly and serve warm as a festive appetizer.
Notes
You can customize with different cheeses or add herbs like thyme or rosemary. Make mini versions for bite-sized snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cheese puff pastry, christmas appetizer, holiday snack, cheesy trees