Cheesy Christmas Tree Appetizers: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Author:inass sped
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 pack of puff pastry sheets
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Assorted vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes) for decoration
Green food coloring (optional, for added festive flair)
Instructions
Creating Cheesy Christmas Tree Appetizers can be simple if you follow these straightforward steps:
Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Roll Out Puff Pastry: On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets to about 1/8-inch thickness.
Shape the Tree: Cut the puff pastry into a Christmas tree shape. You can use a knife or a tree-shaped cookie cutter for this.
Fill with Cheese Mixture: Spread the cheese mixture evenly over half of the puff pastry tree shape.
Fold Over: Fold the other half of the pastry over the cheese mixture, sealing the edges.
Egg Wash: Brush the top of the tree with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake: Place the shaped tree on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Decorate: Once cooled, decorate the tree with assorted vegetables to resemble ornaments and garlands.