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HAM & CHEESE PUFF PASTRY CHRISTMAS TREES

Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees: A Festive Delight

These Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees are a delightful and customizable appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings and parties.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 trees
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry (thawed) Keep it cold for maximum puffiness.
For the Filling
  • 12 slices Deli Ham (thinly sliced) Can substitute with turkey.
  • 12 slices Cheese Options include cheddar, gouda, Swiss, mozzarella.
For Assembly
  • 24 Wooden Skewers To stabilize the pastry trees.
For the Glaze (Optional)
  • 4 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley
For Topping (Optional)
  • Sesame or Poppy Seeds Adds crunch and visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • sharp knife
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for HAM & CHEESE PUFF PASTRY CHRISTMAS TREES
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll one puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface, layer with 12 slices of cheese and 12 slices of ham, then place the second pastry sheet on top.
  3. Slice the layered pastry into 1-inch wide strips vertically for tree branches.
  4. Fold each strip onto a wooden skewer to form the tree shape.
  5. Melt butter, then mix in minced garlic and chopped parsley; brush this mixture on each assembled tree.
  6. Arrange pastries on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These festive trees are ideal for holiday gatherings and can be prepared in advance for convenience.

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