Save 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.
I first made this for a holiday party and everyone loved how cute and delicious it looked as a Christmas tree centerpiece.
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
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cut pastry:
- Unroll the puff pastry and cut into 24 strips each about 1.5 cm wide and 10 cm long.
- Wrap sausages:
- Wrap each mini sausage with a strip of pastry slightly overlapping the ends. Place the seam side down.
- Arrange tree:
- 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.
- Brush pastry:
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Mix garnish:
- Meanwhile mix the melted butter with parsley and (if using) Parmesan.
- Brush garnish:
- Remove the tree from the oven and immediately brush with the butter mixture.
- Prepare sauce:
- For the dipping sauce combine mustard mayonnaise and honey in a small bowl.
- Serve:
- Serve warm with the dipping sauce on the side.
Save This recipe has become a family favorite for our holiday gatherings with every generation asking for seconds.
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
Calories 290 Total Fat 19 g Carbohydrates 20 g Protein 8 g per serving
Save This quick appetizer adds festive cheer to any holiday table and is sure to impress your guests.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I shape the wrapped sausages into a Christmas tree?
Arrange the wrapped sausages on a tray in rows starting with one at the top, increasing by one sausage per row to form a triangular tree shape.
- → What type of pastry works best for wrapping?
Ready-rolled puff pastry provides a flaky, golden crust that crisps beautifully around the sausages.
- → Can I make this vegetarian-friendly?
Yes, substitute mini cocktail sausages with vegetarian alternatives to suit dietary preferences.
- → What is the purpose of brushing the butter and parsley mixture after baking?
It adds a rich, glossy finish and fresh herb flavor to enhance the taste and appearance.
- → Which dipping sauces complement this dish best?
Mustard-based sauces like Dijon or honey mustard pair well, but ketchup, BBQ, or cranberry sauce are also great options.