Pin it A festive, fun, and speedy appetizer featuring mini sausages wrapped in golden puff pastry arranged in a charming Christmas tree shape—perfect for holiday gatherings.
This appetizer has always been a hit at our family Christmas parties and brings so much festive cheer to the table.
Ingredients
- Sausages: 24 mini cocktail sausages (about 350 g)
- Pastry: 1 sheet (about 250 g) ready-rolled puff pastry, 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
- Garnish: 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional), 1 star-shaped piece of cheddar or yellow bell pepper (for the tree topper)
- Dipping Sauce: 4 tbsp Dijon or honey mustard, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Unroll the puff pastry and cut into 24 strips each about 1.5 cm wide and 10 cm long.
- Step 3:
- Wrap each mini sausage with a strip of pastry slightly overlapping the ends. Place the seam side down.
- Step 4:
- Arrange the wrapped sausages on the tray in a Christmas tree shape start with a single sausage at the top then make each subsequent row with one more sausage forming a triangular tree (eg 1 2 3 up to 7 at the base). Place the star-shaped cheese or pepper at the trees top.
- Step 5:
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Step 7:
- Meanwhile mix the melted butter with parsley and (if using) Parmesan.
- Step 8:
- Remove the tree from the oven and immediately brush with the butter mixture.
- Step 9:
- For the dipping sauce combine mustard mayonnaise and honey in a small bowl.
- Step 10:
- Serve warm with the dipping sauce on the side.
Pin it Making this is always a family event with kids helping to wrap the sausages and decorate the tree.
Required Tools
Baking tray, sharp knife, pastry brush, small mixing bowls
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), egg, milk and possibly mustard. Check sausage and pastry labels for additional allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 19 g, Carbohydrates 20 g, Protein 8 g
Pin it This dish is perfect for quick festive starters that delight both kids and adults alike.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What type of pastry is used for wrapping the sausages?
Ready-rolled puff pastry is used, providing a light and flaky texture when baked around the mini sausages.
- → Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, by substituting mini cocktail sausages with vegetarian alternatives, this appetizer can suit vegetarian diets.
- → How is the Christmas tree shape formed?
Sausages wrapped in pastry strips are arranged in rows that increase by one sausage per row, forming a triangular tree shape topped with a star-shaped garnish.
- → What is used for brushing the pastry before baking?
Beaten egg is brushed over the pastry-wrapped sausages to create a golden, glossy finish during baking.
- → What dipping sauces complement this dish?
A mixture of Dijon or honey mustard, mayonnaise, and honey accompanies this appetizer, but ketchup, BBQ sauce, or cranberry sauce are also great alternatives.
- → Are there any allergens to be aware of?
This dish contains wheat (gluten), egg, milk, and mustard. Check individual sausage and pastry labels for additional allergens.