Description
Impressive yet easy-to-make holiday treat, perfect for parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 12 slices of deli ham (thinly sliced)
- 12 slices of cheese (cheddar, gouda, Swiss, or mozzarella)
- 24 wooden skewers
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Sprinkle of sesame or poppy seeds (optional)
- Honey mustard or fig jam (for under the cheese)
- Star-shaped cheese cutouts (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Assemble the layers: Lay out one puff pastry sheet; top with cheese slices, then ham slices. Add the second sheet of pastry on top and press down lightly.
- Slice into 1-inch wide strips and fold each strip back and forth onto a skewer to resemble a tree shape.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, and parsley; brush over the trees.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until puffed and golden.
- Cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg