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    How to Make Spinach Dip Christmas Tree

    Dec 16, 2020 · Modified: Dec 19, 2023 by Munchkin Time · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    How to Make Spinach Dip Christmas Tree - crispy puff pastry appetizer shaped as a Christmas tree, filled with spinach artichoke filling and lots of cheese. This puff pastry recipe makes total of 2 Christmas trees or one Christmas tree and 1 set of spinach roll ups. You can totally decide what you would like to bake more of, they both turn out delicious! 

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    How to Make Spinach Dip Christmas Tree

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Puff pastry: You’ll just need 1 package. It comes with 2 sheets, but you only need 1 large one for the tree. You’ll find this in the freezer section of your grocery store. Bring them out to thaw about 40 minutes before you’re ready to use them.
    • Spinach: Use frozen spinach for this recipe. Be sure to thaw it, drain it, and squeeze out as much water as you can.
    • Cream cheese: I always recommend using cream cheese from a block rather than the spreadable kind. It isn’t as runny because it doesn’t contain as much water.
    • Artichoke hearts: These can come marinated in water or oil. Use whichever you prefer.
    • Garlic: Finely chopped garlic always adds so much flavor to this dip. Don’t skip it!
    • Jalapeno: I like a little kick in my spinach dip, so a chopped jalapeno is a must for me. If it’s not your thing, you can totally skip it.
    • Cheese: Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese are what make this creamy dip nice and cheesy!
    • Salt & pepper: To taste.
    • Egg wash: A combination of egg and water brushed overtop the pastry will give it that golden brown, sheen. A polished look for a beautiful presentation!
    Ingredients need to make spinach dip

    How to Make Spinach Dip Christmas Tree 

    Step 1. First, preheat the oven to 400F, line baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it with oil (I used olive oil).
    Spinach dip filling in a bowl.
    Step 2. After, finely chop 5 artichoke hearts, 1 garlic clove and 1 jalapeno. Then add them into a mixing bowl. 
     
    Step 3. Into the same bowl add 10 oz. frozen spinach (thawed & drained very well, it makes about ½ cup, packed), 4 oz. cream cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, ⅓ cup of Parmesan cheese, salt & pepper, to taste. Mix well with a spoon.
    How to Make Spinach Dip Christmas Tree
    Step 4. Next, place puff pastry down onto a baking sheet lined with greased parchment paper. Cut dough into a big triangle (use other two triangle for the top).
     
    Step 5. Then, using a spatula, evenly spread half of spinach dip mixture, using other two triangles - place them on top of the spinach dip, pinching the middle to combine two puff pastry sheets into one big triangle.
    How to Make Spinach Dip Christmas Tree
    Step 6. Using pizza cutter, cut strips on the sides of the Christmas tree.
    How to Make Spinach Dip Christmas Tree with puff pastry
    Step 7. Then twist them two times.  After, using a small bowl, whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush egg wash over pastry.
    Baked Christmas tree appetizer

    Step 8. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden color.

    Spinach dip twists

    Step 9. Garnish with finely chopped parsley.

    spinach roll ups

    To Make Spinach Artichoke Roll Ups

    Step 1. To Make Spinach Dip Roll Up, place second puff pastry sheet on a baking sheet lined with greased parchment paper.
    To Make Roll Ups with puff pastry
    Step 2. Evenly spread spinach dip mixture over the dough.
    To Make Roll Ups
    Step 3. Then roll it up and cut into ½ inch rolls.
    To Make Roll Ups
    Step 4. Now, arrange spinach dip roll ups on a baking sheet, brush egg wash over the top and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden color (if it browns too fast, place a foil paper over the top, it will continue the baking process without burning the top).
    Christmas tree appetizer and roll ups

    Step 5. Finally, garnish with finely chopped greens like parsley, over the top (this step is 100% optional). Enjoy!

    Recipe Tips


    What if I don’t have puff pastry, what else can I use?


    You can substitute the puff pastry for pizza dough. It won’t have the same flaky layers, but it will be soft and fluffy, so it works too!


    Can I use a different filling?


    By all means! Make a festive puff pastry tree filled with whatever your favorite thick and creamy dip is! Another one you could try is a buffalo chicken dip.


    Can I make a spinach dip Christmas tree ahead of time?


    Although I wouldn’t assemble it too far in advance for fear of it getting soggy, you can definitely mix the dip ahead of time and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.

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    Baked Christmas tree appetizer

    How to Make Spinach Dip Christmas Tree

    Love Keil
    How to Make Spinach Dip Christmas Tree - crispy puff pastry appetizer shaped as a Christmas tree, filled with spinach artichoke filling and lots of cheese. You can make total of 2 puff pastry Christmas trees or one Christmas tree and 1 set of roll ups.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Holiday Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 169 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pkg puff pastry thawed for about 40 minutes
    • 10 oz frozen spinach thawed & drained
    • 4 oz cream cheese
    • 5-7 artichoke hearts chopped
    • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
    • 1 jalapeno finely chopped
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
    • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Egg Wash

    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon water

    Instructions
     

    • First, preheat the oven to 400F, line baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it with oil (I used olive or avocado oil).
      After, finely chop 5 artichoke hearts, 1 garlic clove and 1 jalapeno. Then add them into a mixing bowl.
    • Into the same bowl add 10 oz. frozen spinach (thawed & drained very well, it makes about ½ cup, packed), 4 oz. cream cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, ⅓ cup of Parmesan cheese, salt & pepper, to taste. Mix well with a spoon.
    • Next, place puff pastry down onto a baking sheet lined with greased parchment paper. Cut dough into a big triangle (use other two triangle for the top). Then evenly spread half of spinach dip mixture, using other two triangles - place them on top of the spinach dip, pinching the middle to combine two puff pastry sheets into one big triangle.
    • Using pizza cutter, cut strips on the sides of the Christmas tree, then twist them two times.
    • After, using a small bowl, whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush egg wash over pastry, then bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden color (if it browns too fast, place a foil paper over the top, it will continue the baking process without burning the top).

    To Make Spinach Dip Roll Up

    • To Make Spinach Dip Roll Up, place second puff pastry sheet on a baking sheet lined with greased parchment paper.
    • Evenly spread spinach dip mixture over the dough. Then roll it up and cut into ½ inch rolls.
    • Arrange spinach dip roll ups on a baking sheet, brush egg wash over the top and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden color. Garnish with finely chopped greens like parsley, over the top (this step is 100% optional). Enjoy!

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    Notes

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 10gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 316mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6029IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 244mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Wendy Willemsen

      December 25, 2024 at 3:12 am

      I made this but added some mayo and sour cream

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      • Munchkin Time

        March 03, 2025 at 9:23 pm

        That sounds delicious! The addition of mayo and sour cream must have made it super creamy and flavorful. Thanks for sharing your twist on it!

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