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 always enjoy making these for holiday parties because they impress guests and disappear quickly.
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 (e.g. 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.
Save This recipe always brings smiles to my family gatherings and is a festive crowd-pleaser.
Notes
For a vegetarian version use vegetarian sausages. Great with ketchup BBQ sauce or cranberry sauce as alternate dips.
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.
Save Try serving these warm for the best flavor and texture every time.
Cooking Guide
- → How do I keep the pastry from becoming soggy?
Ensure the sausages are dry before wrapping, and bake on parchment at the right temperature for a crisp, golden finish.
- → Can I prepare this appetizer ahead of time?
Yes, assemble the wrapped sausages and refrigerate briefly before baking to save time during gatherings.
- → What alternatives can I use for the dipping sauce?
Try ketchup, BBQ sauce, or cranberry sauce to complement the savory and buttery flavors.
- → Is it possible to make a vegetarian version?
Yes, substitute mini sausages with vegetarian or plant-based options to suit dietary preferences.
- → How should I arrange the shapes for the Christmas tree effect?
Start with one wrapped sausage at the top, increasing by one per row down to seven at the base to form a triangular tree layout.