Christmas Tree Spinach and Feta Tart
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed but cold
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Red pepper flakes or sesame seeds for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the pastry does not stick and to make cleanup easier later on.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the squeezed-dry spinach, softened cream cheese, crumbled feta, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Use a fork or spatula to mix until the ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Unroll one sheet of puff pastry onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the pastry into a large triangle shape to form the tree. Use the excess scraps to cut out a small star for the top and a small rectangle for the trunk at the bottom.
- Evenly spread the spinach and feta mixture over the triangle-shaped pastry, leaving a very small border around the edges. Place the second sheet of puff pastry over the top. Use the first triangle as a guide to cut the second sheet into the exact same tree shape.
- On both sides of the triangle, cut horizontal strips about 1 inch wide, leaving a 1-inch “trunk” column down the center intact. These strips will become your branches.
- Take each strip (branch) and twist it twice, moving from the bottom of the tree to the top. Press the ends slightly into the parchment paper to secure them. Place the pastry star at the top and the trunk at the bottom.
- Brush the entire pastry tree with the beaten egg wash. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and a deep golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet before sliding it onto a serving platter. Serve warm while the pastry is at its crispiest.