I bake these Christmas Eve Cinnamon Crisps when you want a festive, pull-apart puff pastry Christmas tree appetizer that looks like holiday food art but secretly comes together in minutes with store‑bought pastry, sliced ham, and melty cheese. You layer buttery puff pastry with smoky ham, shredded gruyère or cheddar, a swipe of Dijon, and fresh herbs, then cut and twist it into Christmas tree shapes that puff up golden and flaky for your holiday party, Christmas Eve grazing board, or New Year’s Eve snack spread.
Why you’ll love these puff pastry Christmas trees
These Christmas Eve Cinnamon Crisps are everything U.S. holiday hosts look for: easy, impressive, and totally snackable. The recipe uses just a few supermarket ingredients and a simple twist‑and‑bake method similar to viral puff pastry Christmas tree appetizers, so you get maximum “wow” with minimal stress. The combination of salty ham, nutty cheese, and a hint of mustard and herbs tucked inside buttery layers makes this appetizer perfect alongside charcuterie boards, holiday cocktails, soup, or Christmas brunch.
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