Description
This Cranberry, Camembert & Pistachio Christmas Tree is a showstopping holiday appetizer that’s as beautiful as it is flavorful. Layers of buttery puff pastry filled with creamy Camembert, tangy cranberry sauce, and crunchy pistachios are shaped into a festive tree — perfect for Christmas gatherings and cozy winter nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 small wheel Camembert cheese (about 8 oz), sliced
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- ¼ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp honey (for drizzling)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat and prepare
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out both sheets of puff pastry to the same size.
2. Assemble the tree
- Place one sheet of pastry on the prepared tray.
- Spread cranberry sauce evenly, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Layer Camembert slices over the cranberry sauce, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Brush the edges with a bit of egg wash.
- Place the second sheet of pastry on top and gently press to seal.
3. Shape the tree
- Cut out a large Christmas tree shape using a knife.
- Make diagonal cuts on both sides to form “branches,” leaving a 1-inch strip down the center.
- Twist each strip gently to create a spiral effect.
4. Brush and bake
- Brush the tree with the remaining egg wash.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
5. Garnish and serve
- Drizzle with honey and garnish with rosemary sprigs.
- Serve warm for a melty, festive centerpiece.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT25M
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices of pastry tree
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg