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Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees

Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees

Enjoy delicious Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees, perfect for festive gatherings and parties this Christmas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Finger Food, Party Food
Cuisine Christmas, Western
Servings 6 servings
Calories 816 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife & Chopping Board
  • Fine Cheese Grater
  • Large Baking Tray
  • Baking/Parchment Paper
  • Small Pot & Whisk
  • sieve
  • Brush

Ingredients
  

Tree

  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Each sheet 320g/11.3oz
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or as needed
  • 12 slices Wafer Thin Ham
  • 150 g Cheddar finely grated
  • 1 Egg beaten for egg wash
  • Parmesan to serve (the fresh dusty kind)

Mornay Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Plain Flour
  • 240 ml Milk or as needed
  • 60 g Gruyere grated
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon White Pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg or to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
  • Roll out one of the sheets of pastry and leave it on the baking paper. Spread with a layer of mustard then top with the ham, overlapping as needed. Spread over the cheese then place the second sheet of pastry on top.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the shape of a Christmas tree, then slice out any shapes from the excess pastry.
  • Slice the branches around 2.5cm/1' wide and twist each branch a couple of times as you work closer to the top.
  • Place everything on a baking tray, brush with egg wash then bake for around 15-20 minutes or until deep golden and visibly crisp.
  • Melt the butter in a small pot, stir in the flour to create a roux. Gradually add in the milk, whisking to avoid lumps, then stir in the cheese. Season to taste.
  • Stick the star and baubles on the tree, dust with parmesan then enjoy!

Notes

Keep the puff pastry cold in the fridge until ready to use for best results. Use finer cheese shreds for easier twisting of branches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 816kcalCarbohydrates: 54.97gProtein: 20.7gFat: 57.2gSaturated Fat: 17.685gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.51gMonounsaturated Fat: 29.132gTrans Fat: 0.359gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 840mgPotassium: 224mgFiber: 1.9gSugar: 1.02gVitamin A: 327IUCalcium: 220mgIron: 3.39mg
Keyword Christmas Treats, Festive Recipes, Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees, Holiday Appetizers, party food, puff pastry
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