Festive Appetisers with Noosa Black Garlic
These Black Garlic & Goat’s Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Trees are a playful and delicious addition to any festive table.
Flaky puff pastry is layered with Noosa Black Garlic Caramelized Black Garlic Paste and savoury goat’s cheese, then twisted into charming Christmas tree shapes before baking until golden and crisp.
The sweet umami richness of black garlic pairs beautifully with the tangy goat’s cheese, creating a festive appetiser that’s simple to make yet guaranteed to impress guests.
Perfect for Christmas parties, grazing platters and holiday entertaining.
Recipe Details
Serves: 6–8 (depending on size)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
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1 dessertspoon Noosa Black Garlic Caramelized Black Garlic Paste
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2–6 sheets puff pastry (depending on how many trees you want to make)
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Goat’s cheese (a firmer Dutch-style goat’s cheese works well for grating)
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Milk, for brushing
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Wooden skewers
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Star-shaped cookie cutter
Method
1. Prepare the pastry
Preheat your oven to 180°C.
Place one sheet of defrosted puff pastry onto a sheet of baking paper.
2. Add the black garlic and cheese
Using a pastry brush, spread an even layer of Noosa Black Garlic Caramelised Black Garlic Paste across the pastry.
Grate an even layer of goat’s cheese over the top.
Place a second sheet of puff pastry over the filling.
3. Create the pastry trees
Using a knife, cut the pastry into 1.5 cm wide strips.
Take one strip and fold it back and forth onto a skewer, starting with a wider base and gradually narrowing toward the top to create a Christmas tree shape.
Cut small pastry stars using a star cookie cutter and place one at the top of each skewer.
Repeat until all pastry strips are used.
4. Bake
Place the pastry trees onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.
Brush each tree lightly with milk.
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden, crisp and puffed.
Serve
Serve warm as a festive appetiser or grazing platter feature.
Serving Suggestions
These puff pastry trees are perfect for:
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Christmas entertaining
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festive grazing boards
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cocktail parties
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holiday snacks
They pair beautifully with sparkling wine, Champagne or a chilled rosé.
Why Black Garlic Works in Pastry
Noosa Black Garlic Caramelised Black Garlic Paste adds sweet umami depth that balances beautifully with the buttery pastry and tangy goat’s cheese.
It transforms a simple puff pastry snack into a gourmet festive appetiser.