Puff Pastry Tree Tarts
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In search of an easy appetizer for holiday get-togethers? Look no further. These Puff Pastry Tree Tarts are festive & flavorful. Fig jam, cheese, and prosciutto are layered between sheets of puff pastry, then the dough is folded into the shape of a Christmas tree. Decorate your "tree" with stars made of cheese.
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ingredients
- 1 large sheet of puff pastry
- 2 tablespoons fig spread
- 8 slices mozzarella
- 4-6 slices prosciutto
- grated Sharp cheddar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 6 (or more) slices cracker-cut cheese of choice
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the large puff pastry sheet in half so you have 2 sheets.
Step 2
Place one of the sheets on parchment on a large cutting board. Spread the fig jam out on the puff pastry sheet. Then place a layer of mozzarella slices, then prosciutto, then the grated sharp cheddar.
Step 3
Carefully lay the other puff pastry sheet on top, making sure all the edges and corners match up. Use a sharp knife to cut the layered pastry into 1-inch strips.
Step 4
Fold the strips into the shape of a tree, and stick small wooden skewers in each one, puncturing all the way through and leaving a bit of skewer coming through the top of each tree.
Step 5
On a parchment-lined baking sheet, lay the pastry trees down, spaced out. Brush melted butter on the top of each one, then bake for 15-20 minutes. The tops should be golden brown and the pastry should be cooked through.
Step 6
Meanwhile, use a small star cookie cutter to cut out stars from the sandwich-cut pieces of cheese. When the pastry trees are done, put the cheese stars on skewers coming out of the top of each tree. Serve and enjoy!