Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
This Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is a fun and delicious way to bring holiday cheer to your table. With flaky puff pastry, melted cheese, crispy bacon, and fragrant Italian herbs, this savory treat is as tasty as it is beautiful. Shaped into a festive Christmas tree and topped with colorful cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and a sprinkle of fresh chives, it makes for an impressive centerpiece at any holiday gathering. Whether you're hosting a family dinner or a party with friends, this easy-to-make and utterly delightful recipe is sure to become a holiday favorite!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of puff pastry
- 70 ml tomato sauce
- 200 g cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 packs of bacon
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 mozzarella balls
- 1 tsp chives, finely chopped
- ½ red pepper (to form the tree stem)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the first pastry sheet: Roll out one sheet of puff pastry on a flat surface.
- Layer the filling: Spread a thin, even layer of tomato sauce over the pastry. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, lay down the bacon, and sprinkle with Italian herbs.
- Add the second pastry sheet: Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the first, gently pressing down to seal the layers together.
- Cut into strips: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the layered pastry into 15 equal strips.
- Roll the strips: Roll each strip into a tight spiral to form puff pastry rolls.
- Shape the Christmas tree: Arrange the rolls on the baking sheet into the shape of a Christmas tree:Start with one roll at the top. Form subsequent rows with increasing numbers of rolls to shape a triangular tree. Leave space at the bottom and use a piece of pepper to create the tree trunk.
- Decorate the tree: Alternate placing half a cherry tomato and a mozzarella ball on each roll until the tree is fully decorated.
- Bake: Place the tree in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown, the bacon is crisp, and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with chives: Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and sprinkle freshly chopped chives over the top. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 22gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg
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