Save 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.
I have always loved serving these at holiday parties because they bring smiles and disappear quickly from 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 (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 It This recipe always brings the family together during the holidays and sparks lots of happy memories around the table.
Notes
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 It This appetizer is sure to become a holiday favorite and a quick go-to for festive entertaining.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → What is the best puff pastry to use?
Use ready-rolled puff pastry that thaws easily and crisps well for a golden finish.
- → How do I shape the sausages into a tree?
Arrange the wrapped sausages in rows increasing from one at the top to seven at the base, forming a triangular tree shape.
- → Can this be made vegetarian?
Yes, substitute mini sausages with vegetarian alternatives for a similar savory bite.
- → How should I serve the sauce?
Serve the mustard, mayonnaise, and honey sauce on the side for dipping the warm pastry bites.
- → Any tips for extra flavor?
Brush with melted butter mixed with parsley and optionally sprinkle Parmesan for enhanced taste.
- → Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Assemble the wrapped sausages and keep refrigerated for up to a few hours before baking to save time.