Golden Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Filled with Creamy Spinach, Feta, and Cranberries

Golden puff pastry shaped like a Christmas tree filled with creamy spinach, feta, and cranberries perfectly crisp, savory, and festive.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed 1½ cups fresh spinach, finely chopped ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled ½ cup cream cheese, softened 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper ¼ cup dried cranberries, chopped 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix spinach, feta, cream cheese, garlic, nutmeg, pepper, and cranberries until smooth.
Step 3: Place one puff pastry sheet on the tray and spread filling evenly, leaving a border.
Step 4: Top with second sheet, seal edges, and cut into a tree shape.
Step 5: Twist branches gently to expose filling.
Step 6: Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 7: Bake 22–28 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

You can assemble ahead and refrigerate overnight. Freeze unbaked tree for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 5 minutes to cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 310
Fat: 22g
Saturated fat: 10g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 480mg
Protein: 7g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g