Looking for a festive nibble that’s quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress? These vegan cheese and Marmite puff pastry Christmas trees are the perfect addition to your holiday table. With just three ingredients, they’re simple to prepare but bring big flavour—a combination of rich, umami-packed Marmite and melty vegan cheese, all wrapped in golden, flaky pastry. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party or need a crowd-pleasing appetiser, these little trees are a surefire hit.
Why You’ll Love These Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
Festive Flair: Shaped like little Christmas trees, these skewered bites double as a delightful decorative touch to your spread.
Quick and Easy: Made with ready-rolled puff pastry and just a handful of ingredients, you can whip these up in under 30 minutes.
Perfect for Sharing: Serve them on a platter, and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
1 sheet of ready-rolled puff pastry (vegan)
2-3 tbsp Marmite (adjust to taste)
100g grated vegan cheese
Skewers
Method
Preheat and Prep Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Roll and Spread Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of Marmite across half the sheet using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Add the Cheese Sprinkle the grated vegan cheese over the Marmite layer, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
Cut and Shape Fold the pastry in half to form a sandwich of pastry, marmite, vegan cheese then a final pastry layer. Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to slice the pastry into long strips, about 1cm wide. Starting from one end, fold or twist each strip into a tree shape, wrapping it in layers up the skewer as you go.
Bake Place the skewers on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between each one. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden.
Serve Let the trees cool slightly before serving—they’re best enjoyed warm but can also be served at room temperature.
Tips for Success
Customise Your Trees: Add a sprinkle of mixed herbs or chilli flakes for an extra twist of flavour.
Prep Ahead: Assemble the trees a few hours in advance, then pop them in the oven just before serving.
Presentation: Arrange them upright in a jar or lay them on a festive platter.
These vegan cheese and Marmite puff pastry Christmas trees really are the easiest festive treat to make. You can whip up in no time and you’ll have a delicious vegan appetiser for everyone to enjoy at your next festive gathering.
Whip up these easy vegan cheese and Marmite puff pastry Christmas trees—perfect festive nibbles for parties and holiday hosting. They're simple, quick, and delicious!
Prep Time: 5 minutesmins
Cook Time: 15 minutesmins
Total Time: 20 minutesmins
Servings: 12trees
Ingredients
2sheets of puff pastry
6-8tbspmarmite
2large handfuls of grated vegan cheese
Method
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of Marmite across half the sheet using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Sprinkle the grated vegan cheese over the Marmite layer, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
Fold the pastry in half to form a sandwich of pastry, marmite, vegan cheese then a final pastry layer. Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to slice the pastry into long strips, about 1cm wide. Starting from one end, fold or twist each strip into a tree shape, wrapping it in layers up the skewer as you go.
Place the skewers on the prepared baking tray, leaving a little space between each one. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden.
Let the trees cool slightly before serving—they’re best enjoyed warm but can also be served at room temperature.
