Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

Ingredients

• 2 sheets of puff pastry defrosted
• 2-3 garlic cloves grated
• 3/4 cup of fresh parsley chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup of unsalted butter softened
• 1 cup of mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1 egg and one tablespoon of water (egg wash)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/Gas 6 and line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, parsley, and salt and mix well.

3. 3

   Place one sheet of puffed pastry on the prepared baking tray and spread the butter mixture evenly over it. Sprinkle the cheese on top and cover with the other sheet of puffed pastry.

4. 4

   Using a knife and a ruler, cut out a large Christmas tree shape from the puffed pastry sheets. You can also cut out some stars from the leftover pastry and add them to the tree. Discard the remaining pastry.

5. 5

   Cut equal slits along both sides of the tree, leaving some space in the middle. Twist each slit to create branches.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together to make an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the entire tree and stars.

7. 7

   Bake the puffed pastry Christmas tree for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

8. 8

   Serve the puffed pastry Christmas tree with marinara sauce, ketchup, or any sauce of your choice for dipping. Enjoy!