Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees Your Festive Delight

Delight your guests with these whimsical Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees, a festive appetizer that combines flavor and fun.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 55

Servings: 12 trees

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pastry

2 sheets Puff Pastry Pre-made sheets
8 slices Deli Ham Thinly sliced
8 slices Cheese (Cheddar, Gouda, Swiss, or Mozzarella) Good melting cheese

For the Assembly

6 pcs Wooden Skewers Ensure they are sturdy

For the Glaze

4 tbsp Melted Butter Optional garlic butter glaze
2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic, jarred as substitute
2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley Dried parsley works too

For Decoration

Sesame or Poppy Seeds Optional for topping

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Parchment paper
Pastry Brush
Knife
Wooden Skewers

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll a sheet of puff pastry, layer cheese and then slices of deli ham on top. Place a second sheet of puff pastry over.
Slice the assembled pastry into 1-inch wide strips for making tree branches.
Take a strip and fold it back and forth over a wooden skewer to create a zigzag shape resembling a tree.
Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley for the glaze, then brush over each pastry tree.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance. Store and reheat as needed.

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