If you’re looking to add some fun to your Christmas food this year, rustle up these easy puff pastry Christmas trees for a crowd-pleaser (Image: Getty Images)
The season brings with it a deluge of festive party edibles, and social media is awash with for homemade holiday delights.
One particular -shaped nibble has captured the attention of online foodies.
Cheree, known online as Oh So Busy Mum, shared her straightforward yet irresistible festive snack, perfect for holiday gatherings.
The family-friendly promises to impress in less than 30 minutes, reports
In a widely viewed video from November, Cheree explains: “I shared this ham and cheese puff pastry Christmas trees last year, and they were so popular, I thought I’d show you how to make them again.”
The treat can be made using pre-made puff pastry (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
She employs readily available ingredients like shop-bought ham or another deli meat, pre-made puffy pastry, cheese, topped with seductive molten garlic butter.
Her tutorial struck a chord, notching up a staggering 1.5 million views at the time of reporting.
Culinary enthusiasts have heaped praise on Cheree for her delightful festive fare, with Reigh commenting: “Omg I’m going to do this with fig jam and goat cheese! This is so cute!”
Febe suggested an alternative: “Another idea.. boursin cheese and smoked salmon in the middle.”
Another viewer replied: “I added some caramelised onion and they were delish,” and another agreed, “This is lovely for the Christmas table.”
Endorsing the delectable and simple creation, Miss Mare wrote: “These look delish and easy to make. This is a keeper. Thanks for sharing.”
For those eager to add zing to their Christmas party menu, Cheree’s Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees come highly recommended. Here’s what you need for these must-try appetisers.
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Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
Ingredients
- Roll of pre-made puff pastry
- Ham, sliced
- Cheese, sliced
- Minced garlic, parsley and butter (optional)
Method
Lay out a piece of semi-defrosted puff pastry, before adding a layer of sliced ham.
Add a layer of sliced cheese on top of the ham. Then place another piece of puff pastry on top and push down.
Slice the pastry into eight equal strips with a pizza cutter. Fold the pastry starting at the bottom, making it thicker, and slowly fold thinner to the top to make a tree shape.
Carefully push a skewer up through the puff pastry, leaving about 1cm on the top to add the cheese star. Place on a lined baking tray and in the oven at 200℃ for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove the puff pastry trees from the oven. Melt the butter in a saucepan, adding the minced garlic and parsley. Brush the butter over the puff pastry trees while still warm.
Cut out the stars from some cheese using a star cutter. Place them on the top of each of the skewers and serve.