# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Sausages
01 - 24 mini cocktail sausages (approximately 12 oz)
→ Pastry
02 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (approximately 9 oz)
03 - 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
→ Garnish
04 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
07 - 1 star-shaped piece of cheddar or yellow bell pepper (for the tree topper)
→ Dipping Sauce
08 - 4 tablespoons Dijon or honey mustard
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry and cut into 24 strips about 0.6 inch wide and 4 inches long.
03 - Wrap each mini sausage with a pastry strip, slightly overlapping the ends, and place seam side down.
04 - Arrange the wrapped sausages on the tray forming a triangular tree: start with 1 at the top, followed by rows of 2, 3, up to 7 at the base, and place the star-shaped cheese or pepper at the top.
05 - Brush the pastry with beaten egg to achieve a golden finish.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
07 - Mix the melted butter with chopped parsley and optional Parmesan cheese.
08 - Remove the tree from the oven and immediately brush with the butter mixture.
09 - Combine Dijon or honey mustard, mayonnaise, and honey in a small bowl.
10 - Serve the pastry warm alongside the prepared dipping sauce.
