Christmas Appetizer: Savory Salmon and Cream Cheese Tree: Looking for a quick yet impressive appetizer for the Christmas holidays? This savory salmon and cream cheese tree is really quick and easy to make, but it will look like an elaborate dish, besides being delicious!
This Christmas appetizer is perfect for baking both in the oven and in the air fryer
Suitable for a tasty aperitif as well as a holiday appetizer, in a few steps you will bring to the table a dish worthy of the best evenings with friends. I’ll show you how to prepare it in a few moves.
TRY ALSO:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons, Christmas
Ingredients for Christmas Appetizer: Savory Salmon and Cream Cheese Tree
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (rectangular)
- 5.3 oz smoked salmon
- 3.5 oz cream cheese
- as needed milk
Tools for Christmas Appetizer: Savory Salmon and Cream Cheese Tree
- 1 Parchment Paper parchment paper
Steps for Christmas Appetizer: Savory Salmon and Cream Cheese Tree
Roll out the puff pastry and spread the cream cheese with a small spatula or knife. Now lay the slices of smoked salmon to cover the entire surface.
From the long side, roll the puff pastry on itself to form a roll. Then cut into slices about 1 inch thick.
Place them on the parchment paper facing up to form a tree, as in the images, spacing them slightly since they will puff up a bit and stick together during cooking. Brush them with a little milk.
We will bake them in the oven at 392°F for about 20 minutes in static mode.
Alternatively, they can go in the air fryer at 392°F for about 15 minutes.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I prepare this Christmas Appetizer of puff pastry tree in advance?
You can certainly prepare it in advance and then enjoy the dinner. Additionally, you can store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
