🥇 Beef Ham & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees

✨ Golden, crispy, cheesy & festive — perfect for the holidays!

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🎄 INGREDIENTS

Makes 6–8 puff pastry trees
• 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
• 6–8 slices beef ham
• 6–8 slices cheese (Gouda, Emmental, Cheddar)
• 1 egg (beaten, for brushing)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

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🍴 FULL RECIPE

1. Prepare the puff pastry
• Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
• Lay the first puff pastry sheet on your work surface.
• Place cheese slices evenly over the pastry.
• Add a layer of beef ham slices on top of the cheese.

2. Assemble the layers
• Place the second puff pastry sheet on top, creating a sandwich.
• Gently press with a rolling pin so the layers stick together.

3. Cut into tree shapes

You can choose two methods:

Method A – Strips (easy)
• Cut the pastry into 1.5–2 cm wide strips.
• Starting from the top, gently fold the strip back and forth, forming a tree shape (like a zig-zag).
• Insert a wooden skewer through the center.

Method B – Cookie cutter
• Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut out the shapes.
• Insert a small skewer (optional).

4. Brush & decorate
• Lay the trees on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Brush with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.

5. Bake
• Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until puffed, golden, and crispy.

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🎁 Serve

Serve warm!
They pair perfectly with:
• Garlic yogurt dip
• Sweet chili sauce
• Honey mustard
• Cranberry dipping sauce