so that have the perfect Christmas dinner, an appetizer is necessary.

The appetizer sets the tone for the rest of the meal because its the first thing everyone eats.

I was searching for the perfect Christmas appetizer when I stumbled uponA Taste of Deliciouson YouTube.

puff pastry christmas tree recipe

Image credit: A Taste of Delicious on Youtube

This easy-to-make and delicious puff pastry is as iconic as it looks!

Mix well with a spatula.

On a baking tray, lay a sheet of parchment paper, and on top, a pastry sheet.

puff pastry christmas tree ingredients

Use a pizza cutter to cut a Christmas tree shape into the dough.

Keep the leftovers in a separate baking tray to make the star.

Spread the cream cheese mixture on the pastry sheet.

puff pastry christmas tree tutorial

Sprinkle on some mozzarella and cheddar cheese, and then top with the second pastry sheet.

Using a pizza cutter, cut 5-2 cm thick branches on either side of the tree.

When coming up to the center, be careful to leave a 2-3 cm section.

Gently lift and twist each branch twice.

In a bowl, stir together an egg yolk and milk in a bowl.

Brush the mixture all over the tree and the star.

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the star.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden.

How to Make a Christmas Tree Puff Pastry