Christmas Tree Puff Pasty Appetizer
Flaky puff pastry filled with creamy spinach dip, shaped like a Christmas tree, and baked until golden. A festive, shareable appetizer for holiday gatherings.
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Ingredients
For the spinach filling:
- 1 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Christmas tree bread:
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roll puff pastry into a triangle. Place on baking sheet.
- Spread spinach dip evenly over triangle.
- Roll out second pastry sheet, cut into triangle, and place on top. Trim to match.
- Cut horizontal strips on sides, leaving center intact. Twist strips to form branches.
- Brush tree with garlic butter.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Drain spinach well before mixing.
- Assemble ahead of time and bake when ready.
- Best served warm, straight from the oven.
Servings: 8