Are you looking for quick recipe ideas for finger food for Christmas? Welcome guests with a hearty Christmas tree made from puff pastry. Served on a skewer or beautifully served on a wooden plate: they are guaranteed to attract attention this year.
Christmas tree made from puff pastry with a delicious cheese filling
The first idea for a crispy Christmas tree made from puff pastry can be realized in less than a quarter of an hour. The Christmas tree can be filled as desired and is the perfect finger food for brunch with your best friend, as an appetizer at Christmas or even as a replacement for the typical appetizers for the New Year's party.
Seinecrispy leavesand branches are well received by both adults and children. We will explain to you how to make the appetizer yourself and how you can vary it.
Filled puff pastry: 3 variations with cheese
Variant 1 – Christmas tree made from butter dough with pesto and mozzarella:
- 2 pieces of puff pastry, rectangular, rolled out
- 1 egg yolk
- Pesto (homemade or homemade)
- Cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, feta) – grated or crumbled
- Cherry tomatoes – as decoration
- Butter (for brushing the dough)
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Variant 2 – filling made of ricotta cheese and spinach:
- 2 pieces of puff pastry, rectangular, rolled out
- Spinach (a handful)
- Parmesan, 1/2 handful
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
Variant 3: With Parmesan and herbs
- 2 pieces of puff pastry, rectangular, rolled out
- Parmesan cheese, grated, a handful
- 1 egg yolk
- Herbal mix of: oregano, marjoram, basil, garlic, thyme, pepper
Preparing a Christmas tree from puff pastry: the basic recipe
1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius with fan according to the instructions on the package.
2. Prepare the dough according to the package instructions. In most cases the dough is rolled out and ready to bake. In this case, line a cutting board with baking paper and place the dough on it. Cut the dough to create a tree shape. Remove the top dough and set aside.
3. Spread the bottom dough with pesto and garnish as desired. Then place the top dough on top so that the filling is completely covered.
4. Cut the Christmas tree every 1 to 1.5 cm and twist the resulting branches twice.
5. Brush the top of the Christmas tree with melted butter and beaten egg yolk.
6. Bake the pastries for about 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius with a fan oven until the Christmas tree turns golden brown.
Christmas tree on a skewer
Have you organized a party and are looking for ideas for delicious appetizers? The next recipe for fir tree made from puff pastry on a skewer will definitely get you compliments. The finger food is made with pesto (or other sauce of your choice) and cheese of your choice. You still need the following ingredients:
- a large pack of puff pastry (cooling rack)
- 150 ml Pesto
- Feta cheese
- 2 yellow peppers
- wooden skewers
Preparation:
1. Soak the wooden skewers in cold water for at least half an hour to prevent them from burning while baking.
2. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a work surface with baking paper and cut into 1 cm thick strips widthwise.
3. Spread the strips with pesto and top with whatever you like. For example with cheese or ham.
4. Remove the wooden skewers from the water and place them on a kitchen towel. Pat dry carefully and then thread the strips onto wooden skewers in an S shape.
5. Place the “Christmas trees” on the baking tray and brush with a beaten egg. Then put it in the oven and bake until golden brown, about a quarter of an hour.
6. Wash and clean the yellow peppers and cut out several small stars using a star-shaped cookie cutter. Stick the stars on top of the skewers.
7. Dice the feta cheese and place the cubes on the bottom of the skewers.
Christmas tree made from puff pastry with cheese filling
Did you invite family and friends over for lunch or dinner at Christmas? Then the next idea is exactly for you. You only need a few ingredients to put together a small Christmas tree and arrange it on the plates. This recipe is child's play - and of course also suitable for families with children. Children of kindergarten age can also help.
The necessary ingredients:
- a large pack of puff pastry (cooling rack)
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Parmesan cheese
- melted butter
- 1 egg yolk
- three different sized star cutting shapes
- wooden skewers
Preparation:
1. First roll out the dough onto a cutting board.
2. Then cut out stars using the cutting shapes. For each Christmas tree you need: three large, two medium and two small stars made of puff pastry.
3. Place one star on the countertop, add some Parmesan cheese in the center and cover with a second star. The two stars should be the same size. Pinch the ends and tops of the stars together to prevent the cheese from leaking out as it melts. Proceed similarly until you have used up all the stars.
4. Whisk the egg and add the melted butter. Mix the two ingredients together and brush the stars with the egg mixture.
5. Place the stars on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake them in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius with a fan oven.
6. In the meantime, you can put the skewers in cold water and leave them there for about 15 - 20 minutes. When the stars are golden brown, remove them from the oven. To put together the Christmas tree,insert the skewerfirst through the middle of a large star, then a medium sized star and then a large star.
7. Cut out small stars of parmesan or yellow peppers and insert them into the tip of the skewer.
