Festive Spinach Puff Pastry Christmas Tree: A Delicious Holiday Appetizer
Spinach Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
This festive Spinach Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is the perfect holiday appetizer—quick, easy, and bursting with flavor! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create an impressive and visually stunning dish that will have your guests talking. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen newbie, this simple recipe comes together in no time, making it ideal for busy holiday parties. So, let’s skip the complicated prep and get straight to the fun part—creating a beautiful edible centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is festive!
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- Spinach Dip (store-bought)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions:
Shape the Christmas Tree:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a piece of parchment paper into a rectangle (about 12 x 9 inches).
- Cut the puff pastry sheet diagonally.
- Then, using your hands, press on the sheet and spread out evenly to form an even triangle.
- Spread the spinach dip mixture evenly along the middle of the tree shape, leaving a border of about 1 inch around the edges. This will be the center of your tree.
- Gently place the second sheet of puff pastry over the filled pastry, aligning the edges.
- Cut strips on each side of the tree from the top to the base, about 1-inch wide, making sure not to cut all the way through the center.
- Twist each strip of pastry with a slight upward motion to form the tree’s “branches.”
- In a small bowl, beat the egg with a tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the entire surface of the pastry tree with the egg wash to give it a golden shine when baked.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Let the spinach puff pastry tree cool for a few minutes before serving. Pull into pieces and enjoy as a warm appetizer or festive treat!
Tip: You can also make this with other savory fillings such as sautéed mushrooms, artichokes, or with sweet nutella to switch up the flavor. The puff pastry base makes this dish both elegant and easy to prepare!