Can I freeze the puff pastry Christmas tree?

Yes, you can freeze the puff pastry Christmas tree after it has been baked and cooled. Make sure to wrap it well in aluminum foil and store it for a maximum of 3 months in the freezer.

Can I make the puff pastry Christmas tree in advance?

Yes, you can make the puff pastry Christmas tree in advance and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it. It is advisable to cover it with plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.

What cheese can I use instead of Emmental cheese?

You can use other types of cheese instead of Emmental cheese, such as Gouda, Cheddar, or Mozzarella.

Can I use other types of ham instead of ham?

Yes, you can also use other types of ham instead of ham, such as prosciutto or Serrano ham.

Puff pastry Christmas tree filled with ham and Emmental cheese

Name: Puff pastry Christmas tree filled with ham and Emmental cheese
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4P
Ingredients: 50 g ham; 50 g grated Emmental cheese; 1 sheet of puff pastry measuring 25cm by 28cm; 75 g grated Parmesan; Wooden thick sticks or twigs of beech or hazel; Egg wash: 1 egg yolk and 1 tsp milk mixed

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These are little Christmas trees made of puff pastry filled with ham and cheese, as long as the parents can keep their hands off them haha! Simple, delicious, and ready in no time.

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Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 4P

50 g ham
50 g grated Emmental cheese
1 sheet of puff pastry measuring 25cm by 28cm
75 g grated Parmesan
Wooden thick sticks or twigs of beech or hazel
Egg wash: 1 egg yolk and 1 tsp milk mixed

Preparation method

How do you make this?

Chop the ham (without rind) and Emmental cheese together into a fine crumble.

Cut or punch out as many triangles as possible from your puff pastry.

Place half of them on your baking sheet, place a stick in the middle of the piece of dough.

Lightly brush a narrow strip around the edge with egg wash.

Make oval flat balls of the filling, place on the brushed puff pastry, and place the other half of the puff pastry triangles on top, pressing down a bit.

Press around the edges with a fork.

Brush the trees with egg wash.

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over them.

Bake for 18-20 minutes at 175-180°C