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This WW Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is the ultimate festive treat for your holiday gathering. With its stunning appearance and delicious layers of jam, itโs sure to be a showstopper that will impress all your guests. Not only is it visually appealing, but itโs also versatileโyou can serve it as a sweet snack or pair it with a cheese and charcuterie board for added flavor. The best part? Itโs easier to make than it looks, taking only about an hour to prepare, and each serving is just 6 WW points. Whether youโre hosting a party or just want a fun baking project, this puff pastry tree will bring joy to your holiday celebrations!
Get The Recipe: Strawberry Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Ingredients in Weight Watchers Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
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For the Weight Watchers Puff Pastry Christmas Tree, youโll need 2 sheets of thawed puff pastry as the base. Spread 6 oz of no-sugar-added strawberry preserves or your preferred flavor evenly on the pastry. Once assembled, brush the pastry with 1 beaten egg white to give it a golden finish when baked. For an extra touch, you can dust the finished tree with powdered sugar or a substitute if desired.
Prepare the Dough
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Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF. Roll out both puff pastry sheets on parchment paper to fit an 11ร17 baking sheet. Score each sheet into a Christmas tree shape. Use scraps to complete the tree shape if needed, making two identical trees by tracing one onto the other.
Assemble the Tree
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Spread jam in a single layer on the bottom tree, leaving space around the edges. Place the second tree on top. Cut leftover dough into festive shapes with cookie cutters, or create a star or trunk. Slice strips down the sides of the tree and twist to form branches.
Bake the Tree
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Brush the tree and shapes with beaten egg white. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and fully baked. The branches will easily pull apart for serving.
Variations and Substitutions
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For a sweet variation, make a Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Nutella by spreading it between the pastry layers for a chocolatey twist, though you’ll need to adjust the Weight Watchers points. For a savory option, use cream cheese or another cheese type as the filling, or create a ham and cheese version by adding slices of ham. After baking, decorate the tree with candy canes, fresh basil, little berries, or any toppings you like. You can also make Mini Christmas Trees by cutting each pastry sheet in half widthwise, stacking the halves after shaping, and experimenting with different fillings for smaller, versatile treats.
Tips and Tricks
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For a perfect Weight Watchers Puff Pastry Christmas Tree, expect some jam to melt out, but it will caramelize and stick to the pastry. Loosen the pastry from the parchment immediately after baking to prevent sticking. Use any jam flavor you prefer, though red jam is visually festive. Shape accuracy is less important than using all dough scraps or adjusting for unused dough to keep WW points accurate. If adding a jam-filled star, seal the seams to minimize leakage during baking.
Get The Recipe: Strawberry Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
