Ham cheese puff pastry Christmas trees: Easy festive treats everyone loves
Delight your family and friends with these adorable ham and cheese puff pastry Christmas trees. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 12 trees 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 100 grams ham, diced
- 100 grams cheese, shredded
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut pastry into tree shapes using a template or a knife.
- Place diced ham and shredded cheese in the center of each tree cutout.
- Fold and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush each tree with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a cheesy flavor, mix different types of cheese.
- Use pre-made puff pastry for a quicker preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: ham cheese puff pastry Christmas trees, festive treats, holiday snacks