Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees: Easy Festive Treats
Delight your guests with these festive ham and cheese puff pastry Christmas trees. They’re easy to make and sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into tree shapes using a sharp knife.
- In a bowl, mix the ham, cheese, and parsley.
- Place the filling in the center of each tree cutout.
- Fold the edges over to seal the filling inside.
- Brush with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some mustard to the ham and cheese mixture.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Christmas tree
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: ham, cheese, puff pastry, Christmas, festive treats