Christmas Tree Appetizers
Christmas Tree Appetizers are a delightful addition to your holiday festivities, combining flaky puff pastry with a savory spinach and ricotta filling, topped with sweet cranberry sauce. These whimsical tree-shaped bites not only look festive but also burst with flavor, making them the perfect treat for family gatherings or parties. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they will surely impress your guests and spread holiday cheer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 appetizers 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (12 oz) mini puff pastry squares
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the puff pastry squares on a lightly floured surface and cut out tree shapes using a star-shaped cookie cutter.
- In a bowl, mix chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the pastry shapes on the baking sheet, spoon filling onto each shape, and add another piece for the 'trunk' if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Top each tree with cranberry sauce before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg