Save A festive, crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring golden, flaky mini sausage rolls arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree—perfect for holiday gatherings.
I first made this recipe last Christmas and it was a huge hit with my family and friends, making our celebrations even more special.
Ingredients
- Pastry: 2 sheets (approx. 500 g) ready-rolled puff pastry
- Filling: 400 g quality pork sausage meat, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp salt
- Assembly & Finish: 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash), 2 tbsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional), Fresh rosemary sprigs (for decoration), 1 cherry tomato or star-shaped cheese slice (for the tree topper)
- Dipping Sauce: 4 tbsp wholegrain or Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling:
- In a bowl, mix sausage meat, onion, parsley, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
- Prepare Pastry:
- Unroll the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet lengthwise into 4 strips (total 8 strips).
- Assemble Rolls:
- Divide the sausage mixture into 8 equal portions. Spread one portion along the length of each pastry strip, forming a sausage shape.
- Roll and Cut:
- Roll the pastry over the filling to enclose it, pinching the seam to seal. Place seam-side down and cut each long roll into 3 equal pieces, yielding 24 mini rolls.
- Arrange Shapes:
- Arrange the mini rolls on the prepared baking tray in a Christmas tree shape: start with 1 at the top, then 2 beneath, 3 below, and so on, forming rows (6 at the base), with 2 at the bottom as the trunk.
- Apply Wash:
- Brush each roll with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
- Bake:
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- Make Sauce:
- Mix mustard and honey for the dipping sauce.
- Decorate and Serve:
- Once baked, cool slightly. Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs as branches and a cherry tomato or cheese star at the top. Serve with the honey mustard dip.
Save This appetizer has become a family favorite, making holiday gatherings always memorable and delicious.
Required Tools
Large baking tray, parchment paper, mixing bowl, sharp knife, pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (puff pastry), egg, mustard, pork; may contain sesame if seeds are used.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (1 mini roll): Calories 120, Total Fat 8 g, Carbohydrates 8 g, Protein 4 g.
Save Enjoy these delightful mini sausage roll Christmas trees that are sure to impress and satisfy your guests.