Description
Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees are festive appetizers made with flaky pastry and cheesy filling, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for dusting)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into tree shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Place shredded cheese on half of each tree shape.
- Fold the top half over the cheese and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use different types of cheese for variety.
- Add herbs for extra flavor.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese puff tree
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees, holiday appetizers, festive snacks