Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees Recipe
Do you love festive snackThis Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees Recipe is perfect. It is fun to look at. It is even better to eat. You will love how easy it is.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Pizza Cutter
- Pastry brush
- Wooden Skewers
- Small Star Cutter
Ingredients
- 2 sheets PUFF PASTRY
- 200 g SLICED HAM
- 150 g CHEDDAR CHEESE
- 1 tbsp DIJON MUSTARD
- 1 large EGG
- 1 tsp SESAME SEEDS
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Dough
- Lay the cold puff pastry flat. Place it on a clean surface. Spread a thin layer of mustard. Do not use too much mustard.
Step 2: Layer the Fillings
- Place ham slices over the dough. Cover the ham with thin cheese. Ensure the layers are very flat. This makes folding much easier.
Step 3: Cut the Strips
- Use your pizza cutter now. Cut the dough into long strips. Each strip should be one inch wide. Cut them straight and even.
Step 4: Fold the Trees
- Fold one strip like an accordion. Start wide at the bottom. Make the folds smaller at the top. This creates a triangle tree shape.
Step 5: Secure with Skewers
- Push a wooden skewer through. Start from the top to bottom. Leave space at the bottom. This looks like a tree trunk.
Step 6: Add the Stars
- Cut small stars from extra dough. Place one on each skewer top. This completes the holiday tree look. It looks very cute now.
Step 7: Bake until Golden
- Brush each tree with egg wash. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Serve them while they are warm.
Notes
Keep the puff pastry cold. This ensures the best flaky layers.
Do not overfill the trees. The dough might slip off skewers.
Soak wooden skewers in water. This prevents them from burning
Use sharp cheese for more flavor. It tastes great with ham