Description
Christmas Cheese Trees Recipe is a festive holiday treat made with flaky puff pastry, melted mozzarella and parmesan, seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, and served with marinara sauce for a warm, cheesy, and irresistible appetizer.
Ingredients
1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the puff pastry and cut into tree shapes using a cookie cutter.
Place the tree shapes on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush each tree with egg wash.
Sprinkle mozzarella, parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning evenly over the trees.
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and puffed.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 12–15 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Homemade