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Ham & Cheese Christmas Trees

Ham & Cheese Christmas Trees: Flaky Festive Bliss

Delight in these quick-to-make Ham & Cheese Christmas Trees, perfect for adding festive charm to your holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 trees
Course: Popular Recipes
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed before use
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Cheese Cheddar, gouda, or mozzarella
  • 1 cup Deli Ham Or substitute with turkey
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter For glazing
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh gives the best results
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley Dried works if fresh isn't available
For Optional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Mustard or Fig Jam Optional for sweet-savory twist
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame or Poppy Seeds Optional toppings for crunch
Essential Tools
  • 1 pack Wooden Skewers For shaping the trees

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Sharp Knife
  • Pizza Cutter
  • wooden skewers
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Lay a sheet of thawed puff pastry on a clean surface. Sprinkle cheese and deli ham on top, then place a second pastry sheet and press down.
  3. Slice the layered pastry into 1-inch strips, fold each over skewers to form a zigzag tree shape.
  4. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl. Brush this mixture over the shaped trees.
  5. Bake the trees on the prepared baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  6. Cool slightly on a wire rack and serve with dipping sauces like marinara or aioli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.7mg

Notes

Keep puff pastry chilled until baking, avoid overfilling, and ensure even glazing for best results.

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