Description
Delightful bite-sized puff pastry trees filled with ham and cheese, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup of cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Flour for dusting
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut the pastry into tree shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Place diced ham and cheese on one half of each tree shape and fold over the other half to seal.
- Place the shaped pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg and brush the mixture over the top of each pastry.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy as a festive snack or appetizer.
Notes
These pastries can be made ahead of time and can be frozen before baking. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: holiday, puff pastry, appetizer, festive, ham and cheese