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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Enjoy these delightful mini sausage roll Christmas trees that are sure to impress and satisfy your guests.
