Save A festive, fun, and speedy appetizer featuring mini sausages wrapped in golden puff pastry arranged in a charming Christmas tree shape—perfect for holiday gatherings.
I enjoy making this for holiday parties because it combines fun presentation with delicious finger food that everyone loves.
Ingredients
- Sausages: 24 mini cocktail sausages (about 350 g)
- Pastry: 1 sheet (about 250 g) ready-rolled puff pastry, 1 large egg beaten for egg wash
- Garnish: 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese optional, 1 star-shaped piece of cheddar or yellow bell pepper for the tree topper
- Dipping Sauce: 4 tbsp Dijon or honey mustard, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Unroll the puff pastry and cut into 24 strips each about 1.5 cm wide and 10 cm long.
- Step 3:
- Wrap each mini sausage with a strip of pastry slightly overlapping the ends Place the seam side down.
- Step 4:
- Arrange the wrapped sausages on the tray in a Christmas tree shape start with a single sausage at the top then make each subsequent row with one more sausage forming a triangular tree eg 1 2 3 up to 7 at the base Place the star-shaped cheese or pepper at the trees top.
- Step 5:
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Step 7:
- Meanwhile mix the melted butter with parsley and if using Parmesan.
- Step 8:
- Remove the tree from the oven and immediately brush with the butter mixture.
- Step 9:
- For the dipping sauce combine mustard mayonnaise and honey in a small bowl.
- Step 10:
- Serve warm with the dipping sauce on the side.
Save This recipe always brings smiles at family gatherings especially when the kids help arrange the sausages into the tree shape.
Notes
Great with ketchup BBQ sauce or cranberry sauce as alternate dips
Required Tools
Baking tray Sharp knife Pastry brush Small mixing bowls
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) egg milk and possibly mustard Check sausage and pastry labels for additional allergens
Save This quick festive appetizer will make any holiday celebration more joyful and delicious.
Recipe Guide
- → What type of pastry is best for wrapping the sausages?
Ready-rolled puff pastry works best for a flaky and golden finish that crisps beautifully in the oven.
- → Can this dish be made vegetarian?
Yes, substituting mini cocktail sausages with vegetarian alternatives works well without sacrificing flavor.
- → How do I create the Christmas tree shape with the wrapped sausages?
Arrange the wrapped sausages in rows starting from one at the top, increasing by one each row to form a triangular tree shape.
- → What sauces pair well with this appetizer?
Honey mustard-mayo dip is classic, but ketchup, BBQ, or cranberry sauce also complement the flavors nicely.
- → How do I ensure the pastry is golden and crisp?
Brushing the pastry with beaten egg before baking and baking at 200°C (400°F) until puffed helps achieve a golden, crispy texture.