Description
Soft layered sandwiches stacked into Christmas tree shapes with creamy filling and herb pesto. Finished with a festive bow or decorative pick. Easy, elegant, and perfect for parties!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–16 slices soft white sandwich bread (crusts removed)
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened) OR herbed cream cheese spread
- ½ cup pesto (basil, spinach, or parsley pesto)
- Optional: sliced turkey, ham, or smoked chicken
- Thin cucumber slices or shredded lettuce (optional)
- Thin tomato slices (optional)
- Crushed walnuts or almonds (optional, for crunch)
- Powdered parmesan or finely grated cheese (snow effect)
- Gold or wooden cocktail skewers
- Small ribbon bows or gold ties (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread Layers: Remove crusts from all bread slices. Lightly roll each slice with a rolling pin to flatten (optional but helps stacking). Cut slices into squares: Large squares (bottom layer), Medium squares (middle layers), Small squares (top layer). This creates the Christmas tree “tiers.”
- Spread the Fillings: Prepare two spreads: A. Creamy White Layer: Spread cream cheese on some slices. B. Green Pesto Layer: Spread pesto generously on the other slices. Optional additions: Add one thin slice of turkey/ham/chicken. Add cucumbers or lettuce for freshness. Sprinkle nuts for crunch.
- Build the Sandwich Trees: For each tree: Start with a large square (cream cheese + pesto). Add another slice on top and gently press. Add a medium square with the opposite spread. Add another layer and a small square on top. You should have 3–4 stacked layers, creating a tapering Christmas tree shape.
- Secure with Skewers: Insert a decorative skewer through the center. Tie a tiny gold ribbon bow at the top for a festive finish.
- Add the Snow Effect: Sprinkle the tops with powdered parmesan or a touch of powdered sugar (for aesthetics only).
Notes
- These sandwiches can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to customize the fillings based on your preferences.
- Use different types of bread for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini tree
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg