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Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees

Delicious Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees to Wow Guests

Enjoy these Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees, a crowd-pleasing appetizer ideal for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 trees
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry thaw before use
  • 8 oz Deli Ham substitute turkey for a leaner option
For the Cheese
  • 8 oz Cheese (Cheddar, Gouda, Swiss, or Mozzarella) choose a good melting cheese
For Assembly
  • 6 Wooden Skewers sturdy toothpicks can be used as an alternative
Optional Garlic Butter Glaze
  • 4 tbsp Melted Butter rich base to enhance flavor
  • 2 tsp Minced Garlic fresh is ideal, jarred acceptable
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley can substitute with dried parsley (use 2 tsp)
Optional Toppings
  • Sesame or Poppy Seeds sprinkle on top before baking

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • sharp knife
  • Pastry brush
  • Wooden Skewers

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out a sheet of thawed puff pastry on a floured surface until it’s about 1/8-inch thick. Place cheese slices and deli ham over the pastry, then top with a second sheet and press to seal.
  3. Cut the layered pastry into 1-inch wide strips and create Christmas tree shapes on wooden skewers, leaving space at the bottom.
  4. In a bowl, mix together melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley for the garlic butter glaze.
  5. Brush the garlic butter glaze over each tree and sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
  7. Let the trees cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving warm on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Maintain pastry chilling for maximum puffiness. Avoid overfilling to prevent leakage. Opt for quality melting cheeses for the best results. Monitor baking time to ensure perfect doneness. Explore variations for diverse palates.

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