Spinach-Artichoke Christmas Tree Skewers

By Makinze GorePublished: Dec 12, 2022

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spinach artichoke christmas tree skewers

PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Spinach-artichoke dip is a classic appetizer, but let’s make it a little more festive! Wrapped in puff pastry, the dip can be shaped into cute little Christmas trees and becomes individual apps. The tree gets topped with a little cheese star, as all trees should be. These are best served warm, but can be assembled and refrigerated for 2 hours before baking.

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Yields:: 12
Prep Time:: 10 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr

Ingredients

1
(10-oz.) bag frozen spinach, thawed, liquid squeezed out
6 oz.
cream cheese, softened
1 c.
shredded mozzarella
3/4 c.
canned artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
All-purpose flour, for surface
2
sheets frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-oz. box), thawed according to package directions
12
skewers
6
slices Provolone

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, and artichokes; season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. Step 2On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry sheets to 18"-by-15" rectangle about 1/8" thick.
3. Step 3Spread spinach mixture in an even layer on one pastry sheet. Top with other pastry sheet, lightly pressing to adhere. With the long end facing you, cut out 1/2"-thick strips.
4. Step 4Working one strip at a time, fold dough back and forth in a zig-zag motion, with each layer getting narrower than the last, to create a tree shape. Arrange filling side up. Skewer each tree from bottom and through top, making sure about 1/2" of the skewer shows at the top. You may have to separate the layers after skewering so they aren’t smushed together. Arrange on prepared sheets.
5. Step 5Bake trees until puff pastry is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly.
6. Step 6Stack 2 slices of Provolone. Cut out small stars with a small cookie cutter or paring knife to get 4 stars; repeat with remaining Provolone. Carefully skewer stars onto top of trees.

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Makinze Gore

Food Editor

Makinze is currently Food Editor for Delish, where she develops recipes, creates and hosts recipe videos and is our current baking queen.. Reigning from Oklahoma, she's also our go-to for all things regarding Midwestern cuisine. She's also our expert pie crimper.

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