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Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

This puff pastry Christmas tree is the perfect holiday appetizer! Gorgeous spinach cheese pastry tree that's as delicious as it is pretty & perfect for parties!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Servings: 16
Calories: 51kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 pieces puff pastry 3 ct 17.3oz boxes, 2 pieces per box
  • 1 ½ cup spinach
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • some flour for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Remove the puff pastry from boxes. Bring the puff pastry dough pieces to room temperature.
  • Put the spinach, paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper in a food processor and mix well.
  • Flour the counter, lay out 3 rectangles of puff pastry dough on top of each other, sprinkle flour on top and roll into a 10-12" rectangular shape with a rolling pin.
  • Do the same for the 3 other puff pastry sheets on another section of countertop.
  • Cut each rectangle into a tall triangle with a knife or dough cutter. (Try and resemble a Christmas tree!)
  • Place the 1st triangle stack on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Spread the spinach paste on top, then sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese & about 2/3 of the Parmesan.
  • Cover with the other triangular piece of dough.
  • Seal the edges together by pressing the dough closed with your fingers.
  • Make 1" to 4" cuts on the sides of the tree, then twist the dough. Repeat cuts from the top of the tree down, on each side.
  • Mix the egg yolk well with 1 tablespoon of water and brush it all over the top of the dough.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds & remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in a 400°F oven until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg