Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Tree

Everyone's favorite spinach dip is the star of this Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Tree.

Rolled up in buttery puff pastry, sliced and placed in the shape of a Christmas tree, this Puff Pastry Recipe is festive in shape and in flavor! It will be the highlight of your holiday buffet table for any gathering.

This recipe is a little different than my other Christmas tree shaped recipes. It's a different way to use puff pastry and create a tree shape. You can easily shape this Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Tree ahead of time and refrigerate until right before you want to serve it.

The fun part of puff pastry Christmas tree appetizers is bringing it to the table and having your family pull the tree apart. Which is just what you do with this recipe too!

Christmas Tree Appetizer

Using puff pastry to create delicious appetizers is easy; especially around the holidays to create Christmas tree shapes like my Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree which is filled with sweet hazelnut cream.

My Christmas Tree Puff Pastry is filled with pesto and the Christmas Tree Cream Cheese Danish is filled with sweet cherry pie filling. If you're looking for more Christmas tree appetizers, check out my Christmas Tree Cheese Board recipe that's made to sit on top of a chalkboard platter that you can customize.

Table of Contents

• Christmas Tree Appetizer
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Before You Begin!
• Recipe Variations
• Puff Pastry Storage Tips
• Top Recipe Tip
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

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Main Ingredients Needed

Here's a quick overview of the ingredients for this recipe. Find the exact amounts and click the Instacart button to easily add them to your cart – all in the printable recipe card below!

• Puff pastry - remove the puff pastry from the freezer about an hour before you want to prepare this recipe.
• Frozen spinach - thawed and squeezed dry.
• Can of quartered artichoke hearts
• Cream cheese - room temperature so it's easy to blend.
• Shredded cheese - I used a fiesta blend
• Egg - this will give the pastry that lovely color and shine.
• Garlic powder
• Salt
• Pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 | Combine the Ingredients for the Dip

• Drain and chop the artichoke hearts and add them to a bowl.
• Add the chopped spinach, shredded cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• Make sure to mix the ingredients well.

Step 2 | Roll out Puff Pastry

• Place the puff pastry on a piece of parchment paper and using a rolling pin, lightly press out the folds.
• Next, spread the spinach artichoke dip mixture evenly all over the puff pastry sheet.
• Beginning at one end, roll the sheet up into a cylinder.
• Slice the cylinder into ¼ inch sized rolls.
• Place each roll on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree.

Step 3 | Baking Instructions

• In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush it all over the surface of the Christmas tree. Make sure all areas are covered.
• Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25 - 28 minutes or until it is golden brown.
• Remove it from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 4 | Serving Tips

• If you don't have a serving platter large enough to hold the Christmas Tree, use a regular baking tray that you cover with fresh parchment paper. 
• All your guests need to do is pull a branch circle off and enjoy!

Recipe Variations

Here are a few ways you can make this recipe your own:

• Crescent Roll Sheet Dough - swap out the puff pastry and use refrigerator crescent roll sheet dough.
• Sweet - spread something sweet on top of the puff pastry. Try jam or Nutella!
• Different Shape - if you don't want a Christmas tree shape, try a candy cane shape!
• You can see my Candy Cane Cream Cheese Danish recipe for steps on how to make another fun shape.

Puff Pastry Storage Tips

• The Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Tree shsould be eaten within a few hours of baking.
• If there are leftovers, cover them in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
• Bake puff pastry does not stand up to freezing.

Top Recipe Tip

Make sure all the excess water is removed from the defrosted chopped spinach or it will make the dip runny.

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