These puff pastry Christmas trees are a festive appetizer made with layers of ham, pepper jack cheese, and flaky puff pastry, topped with a cheddar star. Quick to make and perfect for holiday gatherings, they’re as adorable as they are delicious!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
- 6 slices ham thinly sliced
- 6 slices pepper jack cheese
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese for star toppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Roll out one puff pastry sheet on a flat surface. Layer ham and cheese evenly over the pastry. Top with 2nd puff pastry sheet.
- Use a pizza slicer or sharp knife to slice into 8 equal strips, about 1 inch wide each.
- Accordion-fold each strip into a tree shape, starting wide at the bottom and tapering to the top. Insert a skewer through the center to hold the shape, leaving a bit of room at the top to add the star later. Place on lined baking sheet.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden.
- In a small bowl, stir to combine melted butter, parsley, onion powder, and garlic salt. Brush the butter mixture over the warm trees.
- Allow trees to cool slightly. Meanwhile, use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut cheddar cheese into star shapes. Place stars on the top of the skewers. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 842mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 347IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2mg
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