Puff Pastry Christmas Trees (Printer View)

Flaky pastry trees dusted in cinnamon sugar make delightful holiday treats for sharing or gifting.

# What you'll need:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (all-butter recommended), approximately 9 ounces

→ Filling & Topping

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1 large egg, beaten
06 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

→ Decoration (optional)

07 - 12 small star-shaped edible decorations
08 - 12 wooden skewers or lollipop sticks

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface.
03 - Brush entire surface of the pastry with melted butter.
04 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over buttered pastry.
05 - With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the pastry into 12 equal strips, each about 3/4 inch wide.
06 - Thread each strip onto a wooden skewer, zig-zagging to create a tree shape, starting wide and tapering to the top.
07 - Place shaped trees onto prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced. Brush each with beaten egg for a golden finish.
08 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
09 - Let trees cool for 5 minutes. Optional: dust with powdered sugar and top with star-shaped decoration.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just thirty minutes so they are perfect for last minute treats
  • Beginner friendly with simple steps
  • Uses store bought pastry for ease
  • Customizable fillings for your flavor preference
  • Makes an impressive edible gift
02 -
  • High in festive flavor but easy to prepare
  • Can be made ahead and stored for several days
  • Vegetarian and simple to adapt for vegan diets
03 -
  • Work quickly so the pastry stays cold as this gives best flaky layers
  • If your kitchen is warm chill the shaped trees on the tray for ten minutes before baking to avoid flattening
  • For a party make a double batch and set out extra toppings like mini candies or colored sugar so guests can decorate their own tree

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