How to make Christmas Tree Puff Pastry Sandwiches
If you want a fun, savory holiday bake that looks impressive but comes together with simple ingredients, these Christmas Tree Puff Pastry Sandwiches are going to be your new go-to. They’re flaky, buttery, melty, and perfect for parties, family baking days, or make-ahead holiday snacks. Puff pastry does the heavy lifting here—your only job is to layer, slice, twist, and bake. Let’s walk through it step-by-step so your trees hold their shape beautifully.
Servings: 8 Christmas Tree Puff Pastry Sandwiches
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 15–22 minutes
Equipment
• Parchment-lined baking sheets (2)
• Skewers
• Pizza cutter or sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Small bowl
Ingredients
Sandwich Spread
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp minced chives
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Filling
• Deli meat of choice
• Provolone cheese slices
• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
Instructions
1. Prep the Baking Sheets
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Make the Spread
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, honey, chives, and Italian seasoning until smooth. This adds flavor and moisture without weighing down the pastry.
3. Prep the Puff Pastry
Unfold one sheet of puff pastry and gently stretch it open with your hands. You want it slightly larger but not thin—thin pastry won’t support the layering. Spread a thin, even layer of the sandwich spread on top. Too much spread will leak during baking. Layer deli meat over the spread, then add slices of provolone.
4. Add the Second Pastry Sheet
Gently stretch the second sheet of puff pastry so it matches the width of the first. Add a very light layer of spread—just enough to act as glue—then place it on top of the filling.
5. Cut the Strips
Place the pastry stack on a cutting board. Slice the entire rectangle in half lengthwise, then cut each half in half again, and each of those pieces in half once more. You should have 8 strips total.
6. Form the Christmas Trees
Pick up one strip at a time. Stand it on its side and gently fold it back and forth, creating a stacked ribbon effect that forms the tree shape. Lay the folded strip flat and slide a skewer through the center, stopping before the top so you have room to add a decorative garnish later if desired. Transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake
Bake for 15–22 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through. Your Christmas Tree Puff Pastry Sandwiches should be golden, puffed, and crisp at the edges.
8. Optional: Add Garlic Butter
Brush with warm garlic butter as soon as they come out of the oven, or serve them as they are.
Notes and Troubleshooting
• Keep the layers tight. Loose layers will unravel as the puff pastry expands.
• Use a light hand with the spread to avoid leakage during baking.
• Extra spread can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Chill for one hour before using to allow the flavors to meld.
What Makes These Christmas Tree Puff Pastry Sandwiches a Holiday Favorite
These are festive, flaky, endlessly customizable, and surprisingly simple. Whether you serve them warm with garlic butter or pack them for a holiday potluck, they deliver the kind of savory bite people remember. And because the recipe uses puff pastry, you get beautiful, bakery-style layers without hours of work. If you want a holiday recipe that looks like you spent all day—but didn’t—this is the one.
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Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- Preheat oven to 350
- Combine all ingredients for the spread in a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- open puff pastry and lightly spread open with your hands, stretching the dough but not making it too thin
- Add a layer of the spread (not too thick or it will be really messy)
- Layer on the meat then cheese
- The second puff pastry dough should be spread to the same width as the first
- Add an even lighter layer of spread just to work as glue
- Using a rolling pin cut down the center of the rectangle
- Then cut those half’s In half
- Then cut those in half ending with 8 strips
- Carefully pick up the strip.
- Standing it on its side make it layer on top of itself (see photos)
- Lay it down, then slide a skewer through it leaving space at the top for the “star”
- Place on prepared baking sheets
- Place in oven for 15-22 mins (rotating the sheets halfway through for an even bake)
Notes
Too much spread will leak out around the sides altering the asthetic If there is extra spread:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For best results, chill for at least one hour before using to allow the flavors to meld.