If you’re looking for a tasty, scenic, and super quick idea to prepare for the holidays, these puff pastry Christmas trees are the perfect solution! ✨
They are crispy, golden, curry-flavored, and with that sprinkle of Parmesan that makes them irresistible.
They can be made in minutes using just puff pastry and star-shaped cookie cutters: simply cut out stars of different sizes, bake them, and then stack them to create a small Christmas tree to place at the center of the table, serve as an appetizer, or enjoy during the aperitif.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 5 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, New Year
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- as needed milk
- as needed curry
- as needed grated Parmesan cheese
Tools
- Cookie Cutters
Steps
Unroll the puff pastry and cut out many stars using cookie cutters of different sizes.
In a small bowl, mix some milk with a pinch of curry to flavor.
Brush each star with the curry milk.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Prick the stars with a fork to ensure even baking.
Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, until perfectly golden.
Once cooled, stack the stars from largest to smallest to create your tree.
Et voilà! Crispy, golden, and scenic ✨
Storage
You can store the assembled trees for 1 day, well covered, or the individual stars (already baked) in an airtight container.
I do not recommend storing them in the fridge as they would lose their crispiness.
Tips
You can flavor the milk not only with curry but also with sweet paprika, turmeric, or aromatic herbs.
If you want a richer version, add a pinch of sesame or poppy seeds on top.
Use two identical stars at the base if you want an extra stable tree.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use whole wheat or gluten-free puff pastry?
Of course, both are perfectly fine!
Can I make them savory or sweet?
Absolutely yes! For the sweet version, use just milk and granulated sugar.
