Description
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly festive puff pastry Christmas trees filled with ham and cheese, perfect for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 6–8 slices deli ham, thin
- 6–8 slices cheese (Gruyère, Swiss, mozzarella, or gouda)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), and gently roll out the puff pastry to even the thickness.
- Cut the pastry into graduated squares: large (3.5–4 inches), medium (3 inches), small (2 inches), and tiny (1–1.5 inches), aiming for 4–5 layers per tree.
- Build the bottom layers: place a pastry square, top with ham, then cheese, and cover with another square. Keep the upper layers plain.
- Whisk the egg with 1 tbsp water and brush lightly over each square. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.
- Arrange the squares separately on a lined baking sheet and bake until puffed and golden, approximately 15–18 minutes.
- Allow pieces to cool slightly, then stack onto wooden skewers from largest to smallest, forming Christmas tree shapes.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a festive green touch.
Notes
- Feel free to mix and match cheeses according to your preference.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- These can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stacked tree
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg