Description
Festive and fun, these Christmas Cheese Trees are the perfect holiday appetizer – crispy, cheesy, and shaped like adorable little trees!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the puff pastry and cut into tree shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place the tree shapes on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush each tree with egg wash.
- Sprinkle mozzarella, parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning evenly over the trees.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
For extra crispiness, freeze the cut shapes for 5–10 minutes before baking. You can use different cheeses or add chili flakes for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: christmas, cheese, appetizer, puff pastry, holiday snack