Puff Pastry Christmas Trees with Pistachios & Cranberries 🎄✨🥐
Flaky, golden, and beautifully festive, these Puff Pastry Christmas Trees with Pistachios & Cranberries are the perfect holiday treat. Each buttery layer is filled with honeyed pistachios and tart cranberries, then baked into charming tree-shaped stacks that are as delicious as they are eye-catching. Ideal for Christmas breakfast, dessert platters, or edible gifting!
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup pistachios, chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling:
In a small bowl, mix honey with chopped pistachios and cranberries until everything is evenly coated and sticky. Set aside.
2. Cut the Christmas Trees:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Unroll one puff pastry sheet and cut out 12 tree shapes using a Christmas tree cookie cutter or a sharp knife (6 bottoms and 6 tops). Repeat with the second pastry sheet if needed.
3. Layer and Fill:
Place 6 of the tree shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon a small amount of the pistachio-cranberry mixture onto each tree, leaving a small border around the edges.
Top each one with the matching tree cutout and gently press edges to seal lightly.
4. Brush and Bake:
Beat the egg and brush it lightly over the tops for a beautiful golden shine.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, until puffed and deep golden brown.
5. Finish:
Cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with extra honey or dust lightly with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
Tips for Success
- Work quickly — puff pastry puffs best when kept cold.
- Use gel food coloring to tint the honey filling green for extra festive flair.
- For added crunch, sprinkle a few extra pistachios on top before baking.
Serving Ideas
Serve warm with tea, hot cocoa, or mulled wine. These also make perfect edible Christmas gifts when wrapped in clear bags with ribbon.
Nutritional Information (per tree)
Calories: ~240 kcal | Carbs: 25g | Fat: 14g | Protein: 3g
Conclusion
These Puff Pastry Christmas Trees with Pistachios & Cranberries are charming, simple, and packed with holiday flavor. Flaky layers, honeyed nuts, and tart cranberries come together for a festive bite that’s guaranteed to impress — a magical addition to any Christmas celebration!