The savory puff pastry tree with salmon and burrata is an elegant, quick, and incredibly tasty Christmas appetizer. Made with two rolls of puff pastry and a creamy filling of burrata and pecorino, this little tree is perfect for enhancing your festive table with a scenic and irresistible touch. The preparation is simple and within everyone’s reach: just fill, cut out the shape of the tree, and twist the strips to get the branch effect. In a few minutes, you’ll have a soft, flavorful appetizer that will amaze both young and old. Ideal for dinners, aperitifs, and Christmas buffets.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6/8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year, Christmas
Ingredients
- 2 rolls puff pastry
- 7 oz burrata
- 1 oz pecorino
- 3.5 oz smoked salmon
Steps
The preparation of the Savory Puff Pastry Tree with Salmon and Burrata – Quick Christmas Appetizer is very simple, watch the video HERE.
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Unroll the first roll of puff pastry on your work surface. Spread the slightly shredded burrata over the pastry. Sprinkle with a little grated pecorino. Add the slices of smoked salmon evenly.
Cover with the second roll of pastry, pressing the edges well. With a knife, cut out the shape of a Christmas tree, removing the excess pastry. Cut strips along the two sides of the tree.
Twist each strip on itself to create the effect of intertwined branches. Brush the surface with some milk. Add seeds (sesame, poppy) and spices to taste. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until the tree is golden and puffed.
Enjoy your meal!
Storage:
The puff pastry tree with salmon and burrata can be kept for 1 day in the refrigerator, well covered with plastic wrap or placed in an airtight container.
To enjoy it at its best, reheat it for a few minutes in the oven at 320°F, so it becomes crispy again without drying out.
Freezing is not recommended as burrata and salmon would lose texture and flavor after thawing.
