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A puff pastry shaped like a Christmas tree, filled with spinach and cheese, sits on a wooden board, garnished with rosemary sprigs.

Savory Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
Be holiday-ready in an instant with this cheesy, flaky puff pastry Christmas tree! It's a bread and dip in one, and takes less than an hour to make. With easy prep and easy ingredients, you get a festive appetizer that looks like it came right out of a Pinterest board.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 558 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Spinach Dip:

For the Christmas Tree:

  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, stir together all the spinach dip ingredients until fully combined.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out one puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into a large triangle. Place it on the baking sheet.
  • Spread the spinach dip evenly over the triangle. Roll out the second puff pastry sheet, cut it into another triangle, and lay it on top. Trim edges to match.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut horizontal slits along both sides of the triangle, leaving the center intact for the trunk. Twist each strip a few times to form the branches.
  • Mix melted butter with garlic powder and brush over the pastry.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden and puffed. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Keep the puff pastry cold so it’s easier to cut, twist, and bake into light, flaky layers.
  • Twist each branch gently, aiming for 2 to 3 turns so they keep their shape without breaking.
  • Add cooked and crumbled bacon, caramelized onions, or chopped herbs between the layers for extra flavor.
  • Assemble the tree ahead of time and refrigerate it until baking; bake straight from chilled for the best results.
Serve: Sprinkle with herbs or Parmesan. It pairs well with fresh veggies, olives, or charcuterie, and is a great match for a Christmas tree cheese platter.
Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day at room temperature or 2 days in the fridge, then reheat in a 350 F oven for 5 to 7 minutes to bring back the crispiness. You can also freeze unbaked assembled trees for up to 1 month and bake them straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 13gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 638mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4826IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 237mgIron: 2mg
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