Spinach-Artichoke Christmas Tree Skewers
Elevate your holiday celebrations with these delightful Spinach-Artichoke Christmas Tree Skewers! These charming appetizers transform a classic dip into a whimsical treat that’s both eye-catching and flavorful. Perfect for family gatherings or festive parties, these skewers are not only easy to make but also fun to eat—kids will love their tree shape, while adults will savor the creamy spinach-artichoke filling. With minimal preparation and the option to make them ahead of time, you can focus on enjoying the festivities with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 skewers 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and liquid squeezed out
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 3/4 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- All-purpose flour, for surface
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 12 skewers
- 6 slices Provolone
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix thawed spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, chopped artichokes, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Layer the filling between two pastry sheets and cut into strips.
- Fold each strip in a zig-zag pattern to form tree shapes and skewer them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cut stars from Provolone slices and skewer onto the top of each tree.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg