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🎄 Keto Spinach Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 15–18 minutes
- Total: ~30 minutes
Makes
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (or ½ cup frozen, thawed & squeezed dry)
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup grated mozzarella or parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced) or ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional, but great with spinach)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Wooden skewers or thick toothpicks
Instructions
1. Prepare the spinach filling
- Finely chop the spinach.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, grated cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
2. Prepare the puff pastry
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry slightly on a floured surface.
3. Assemble the trees
- Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the puff pastry.
- Cut the pastry into long triangles (tree shape), about 1–1½ inches wide at the base.
- Carefully insert a skewer through the center of each triangle to act as the “tree trunk.”
- Gently twist the pastry from bottom to top to create a tree-like shape.
4. Egg wash
- Beat the egg and lightly brush over each tree for a golden finish.
5. Bake
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
Optional Decorations
- Sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds before baking
- Add a tiny star-shaped cheese piece on top after baking
- Sprinkle grated parmesan while still warm
- Add red pepper flakes for a festive touch
Serving Ideas
- Serve warm with marinara sauce
- Garlic yogurt dip
- Creamy herb dip
- Tomato chutney
