Christmas Tree Puff Pastry Bites
These Festive Wedding Snack Bites are the perfect holiday-inspired appetizer for a winter wedding or Christmas celebration. Featuring flaky puff pastry, creamy pesto spread, and fresh vegetables arranged in a mini Christmas tree shape, these bite-sized treats add a touch of elegance and fun to any event.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Wedding Snacks
- Method: Baking, Assembling
- Cuisine: French, Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup pesto
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- Small star-shaped cheese cutouts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the puff pastry into small circles and bake until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and pesto until well combined.
- Spread a small amount of the pesto mixture onto each baked pastry round.
- Arrange thin zucchini slices in a spiral to resemble a Christmas tree.
- Place a halved cherry tomato at the base of the “tree” and top with a small star-shaped cheese cutout.
- Serve immediately as a festive wedding appetizer.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade pesto for different flavor variations.
- For extra crunch, brush puff pastry with egg wash before baking.
- Can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge until serving.
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