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HAM & CHEESE PUFF PASTRY CHRISTMAS TREES

Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees for Festive Fun

Delight your holiday gatherings with these charming Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees, a perfect finger food for festive fun.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 trees
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry thawed
  • 8 oz Deli Ham thinly sliced
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Cheese choose well-melting varieties like Cheddar, Gouda, Swiss, or Mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp Honey Mustard or Fig Jam optional
For the Assembly
  • 6 pieces Wooden Skewers or toothpicks
  • 4 tbsp Melted Butter for brushing
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh or jarred
  • 1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley or dried parsley
  • 8 pieces Star-Shaped Cheese Cutouts for decoration
For the Optional Toppings
  • 2 tbsp Sesame or Poppy Seeds for decorative flair

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lay one sheet of puff pastry flat on the prepared baking sheet. Spread an even layer of cheese over the pastry, followed by a layer of deli ham. Place another sheet of puff pastry on top and gently press down to seal.
  3. Cut the layered pastry into 1-inch wide strips.
  4. Take each pastry strip and thread it onto a wooden skewer, folding it back and forth to create a tree shape.
  5. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Brush each tree with the garlic butter mixture.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold for better flakiness. Customize flavors with different cheeses or herbs.

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