Christmas Tree Spinach Puff Pastry
This Christmas Tree Spinach Puff Pastry is a festive holiday appetizer made with creamy spinach dip wrapped in flaky puff pastry. It’s warm, cheesy, and perfect for sharing at Christmas parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Spinach Dip
- 10 oz package frozen choppedspinach, thawed and drained
- 8 oz package cream cheese,softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out one puff pastry sheet and shape it into a large triangle. Place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll out the second puff pastry sheet, cut it into a matching triangle, and place it on top. Press the edges together and trim if needed.
- Cut strips along both sides of the triangle, leaving the center intact, and twist each strip to form branches.
- Brush the pastry with melted butter mixed with garlic powder.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Notes
- Make sure the spinach is very well drained so the pastry stays flaky
- Let the pastry cool slightly before cutting so the layers stay intact.
- If assembling ahead of time, keep the shaped tree chilled until ready to bake for the best texture.
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