Savory Christmas Tree Puff Pastries (Cream Cheese & Smoked Turkey)
These savory Christmas trees that chef Giorgos Tsoulis made, is the perfect festive creation to offer your loved ones a unique and creative starter. Cream cheese, turkey and sesame in a lovely savory dough, create super tasty little trees that everybody will adore!
Ingredients
- 2 puff pastry sheets
- 100 g cream cheese at room temperature
- 100 g smoked turkey thinly sliced (ham, bacon or prosciutto are great options as well)
- 1 egg for brushing
- sesame seeds for sprinkling
- ketchup for serving
- 15 wooden skewers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F), top and bottom heat.
- Place the first puff pastry sheet on your work surface and spread the cream cheese evenly over it.
- Scatter the smoked turkey slices over the cream cheese, then place the second puff pastry sheet on top to cover it.
- Cut the layered pastry into 15 vertical strips. Shape each strip into a small Christmas tree (twisting or folding upward) and insert a wooden skewer to help it hold its shape.
- Transfer the trees onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Once baked, decorate with ketchup and serve warm.
Notes
Chef's Tip: The savory Christmas trees can be assembled ahead of time. Keep them in the refrigerator and bake the next day.
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