05 Cutest Christmas Recipes, Ranked From Easy To Difficult
1-Mini Strawberry Santas
You can easily make these little Santas as a holiday dessert yourself. All you need are strawberries, whipped cream, and some chocolate sprinkles to turn a strawberry into a Santa. Your kids will love these yummy treats and can help put them together.
Ingredients
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon chocolate sprinkles
Directions
- Cut the hulled-side strawberries so they can stand up on a plate. Slice the tip off each strawberry to make the ‘hat’; set aside.
- Beat cream and confectioners’ sugar in a glass or metal bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the whipped cream will form soft mounds.
- Spoon a large dollop of whipped cream on top of strawberry base for the ‘face’ and ‘beard’. Set the ‘hat’ atop the ‘face’. Add a dot of whipped cream, using a toothpick, on top of the ‘hat’ for the ‘pom-pom’ and 2 dots on the strawberry base for ‘buttons’. Place 2 sprinkles on the ‘face’ for ‘eyes’.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 64 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 3g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
SOURCE : allrecipes
2-Parmesan Puff Pastry Stars
Parmesan and puff pastry are all you need to create these yummy party nibbles. During the year you can cut out hearts for Valentine’s Day or you can eat them like an open-faced sandwich with salmon, cheese, or prosciutto. Be creative and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dust a flat work surface lightly with flour. Unroll both puff pastry sheets and roll each one out to a rectangle of the same size. Brush one puff pastry sheet with a little water and sprinkle with 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese. Lay the second puff pastry sheet on top, brush with water, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Using a large star cutter cut out about twelve 2 1/2 to 3 1/2-inch stars.
- Place stars on prepared baking sheet and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes (or 5 minutes in the freezer).
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
SOURCE : allrecipes
3-Nutella Pastry Christmas Tree
This spectacular Nutella puff pastry Christmas tree is easier to make than you might think. Just follow this step-by-step recipe! Indulgent chocolate hazelnut spread is sandwiched between two layers of puff pastry, scored in all the right places then twisted to form tree branches. Ideal for Christmas parties and delicious washed down with some festive mulled wine!
Ingredients
- 1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®), or more to taste, at room temperature
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out one puff pastry sheet into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly score puff pastry into the shape of a Christmas tree (triangle) with a wide base. Spread chocolate-hazelnut spread over the triangle in a thin layer with the back of a spoon.
- Roll out the second sheet of puff pastry to a large rectangle and place on top of the first one. Carefully trace the shape of the chocolate-covered triangle underneath and cut out the Christmas tree shape and the trunk. Pull away excess pastry.
- Lightly score 2 lines down the middle of the triangle to form a tree trunk that is narrower at the top and gets wider towards the base. Using the trunk as a guide, cut branches into the sides of the triangle.
- Twist the branches away from you, trying to get in 2 turns on the lower branches. Continue moving up the tree, twisting away from you as you go.
- Cut a small star out of the excess pastry; place it on top of the tree. Brush the star and the whole tree with beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffy and golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Slide onto a serving plate, using a piece of parchment paper if needed.
source: allrecipes
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 386 | Calories |
| 26g | Fat |
| 32g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
4-Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies
These cornflake wreaths are easy cookies to make with the kids during the holidays. Once people try them, they can’t get enough!
Ingredients
- waxed paper
- ½ cup butter
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring, or as needed
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups cornflakes cereal
- 1 (2.25 ounce) package cinnamon red hot candies
Directions
- Line a baking tray with waxed paper.
- Place marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave on high for 2 minutes more; stir.
- Mix in coloring, almond extract, and vanilla until the desired color is reached; gently stir in cornflakes to coat. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared tray and use lightly greased fingers to form wreath shapes; decorate with 3 red hots each.
- Allow cookies to cool and set, about 15 minutes; store in an airtight container.
Tips
If you don’t have a microwave, place marshmallows and butter in a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until marshmallows and butter are melted, about 5 minutes.
source: allrecipes
5-Cheesy Pesto Roll Wreath (Christmas Wreath Appetizer)
This savory appetizer is great to eat as a bite on its own or spread onto crackers. You can add fresh rosemary sprigs and cherry tomatoes to make the wreath even more festive.
Ingredients
- 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup basil pesto, divided
- 12 sprigs fresh rosemary, or to taste
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, or to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a 5-inch circle on the center of the parchment paper.
- Open both cans of dough and separate crescents into 16 triangles. Arrange the triangles on the prepared baking sheet the flat edges lined up and overlapping along the 5-inch circle and the points facing outward; it will resemble a sunburst.
- Combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and 6 tablespoons pesto in a bowl. Mix until well combined, then spread around the center of the ring of crescent dough.
- Wrap each dough triangle up over filling and tucking it under the bottom to secure. Repeat around the entire ring. Brush remaining 2 tablespoons pesto on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the dough is golden brown and cooked, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Slice into individually portioned rings, but keep all the rings in place in the shape of a wreath. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and cherry tomatoes.
source: allrecipes
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 294 | Calories |
| 21g | Fat |
| 17g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
ENJOY