Save A festive, crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring golden, flaky mini sausage rolls arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree—perfect for holiday gatherings.
A festive, crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring golden, flaky mini sausage rolls arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree—perfect for holiday gatherings.
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
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a bowl, mix sausage meat, onion, parsley, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
- Step 3:
- Unroll the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet lengthwise into 4 strips (total 8 strips).
- Step 4:
- Divide the sausage mixture into 8 equal portions. Spread one portion along the length of each pastry strip, forming a sausage shape.
- Step 5:
- 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.
- Step 6:
- 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.
- Step 7:
- Brush each roll with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- Step 9:
- Mix mustard and honey for the dipping sauce.
- Step 10:
- 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 These mini sausage rolls bring the family together every holiday season, creating joyful memories with every bite.
Required Tools
Large baking tray, Parchment paper, Mixing bowl, Sharp knife, Pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (puff pastry), egg, and mustard. May contain sesame (if using seeds). Contains pork. Always check sausage meat and pastry for allergens or cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 120, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 4 g (per serving; 1 mini roll)
Save Serve warm for best taste and enjoy this festive treat with your loved ones.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I shape the rolls into a Christmas tree?
Arrange the mini rolls in rows, starting with one at the top and increasing by one roll per row until the base, forming a tree shape, with two rolls as the trunk at the bottom.
- → Can I prepare the rolls ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble and chill the rolls before baking. Bake them just before serving to ensure freshness and flakiness.
- → What alternatives can I use for the filling?
For a vegetarian option, substitute the pork sausage with vegetarian sausage meat or a mushroom-lentil filling for a similar savory taste.
- → What is the purpose of the egg wash?
Brushing the rolls with beaten egg gives them a glossy, golden finish and helps seeds stick to the surface for added texture.
- → How should I serve the honey mustard dip?
Serve the dip in a small bowl alongside the rolls to complement their savory flavor with a sweet and tangy contrast.
- → Can I customize the decoration on top of the tree?
Yes, use a cherry tomato or a star-shaped cheese slice atop the tree and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs to imitate branches.