Ham and Cheese Holiday Puff Pastry Trees

Crispy, golden Ham and Cheese Holiday Puff Pastry Trees layers of buttery puff pastry, savory ham, and melted cheese baked to perfection. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy winter nights.

Prep time: 14 minutes
Cook time: 18 minutes
Total time: 38 minutes
Yield: 4–5 trees

Ingredients

2 sheets puff pastry (thawed) 6–8 slices deli ham (thin) 6–8 slices cheese (Gruyère, Swiss, mozzarella, or gouda) 1 egg 1 tbsp water Sesame seeds (optional) Fresh parsley (finely chopped) Wooden skewers

Instructions

Preheat: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray.
Cut: Roll puff pastry and cut into graduated squares.
Layer: For bottom layers, stack pastry, ham, and cheese.
Brush: Beat egg with water; lightly brush each square.
Bake: Bake 15–18 min until golden and puffed.
Assemble: Cool and stack squares from largest to smallest on skewers.
Garnish: Sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with cranberry relish or honey mustard. For make-ahead, refrigerate unbaked squares up to 24 hours. Reheat in oven at 350°F to restore crispness.

Nutrition

Calories: 190
Fat: 12g
Saturated fat: 6g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 390mg
Protein: 9g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 0g