Golden Garlic-Butter Christmas Tree Puff Pastries
Golden Garlic-Butter Christmas Tree Puff Pastries are an irresistible addition to your holiday festivities. These delightful pastries not only serve as a stunning centerpiece, but their buttery garlic flavor is sure to impress your guests. Perfect for any gathering, they can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making them an excellent choice for appetizers or snacks. Made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, these puff pastries invite everyone—kids included—to join in the fun of holiday cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 6 slices deli ham, thinly sliced
- Butter
- Garlic (minced)
- Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut the pastry into triangular shapes resembling Christmas trees.
- Place a slice of deli ham on each triangle and stack smaller triangles on top to form tree layers. Secure with wooden skewers.
- Melt butter and mix in minced garlic; brush over each pastry tree.
- Arrange pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg