# Components:
→ Sausages
01 - 24 mini cocktail sausages (approximately 12.3 oz)
→ Pastry
02 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (approximately 8.8 oz)
03 - 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
→ Garnish
04 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
07 - 1 star-shaped piece of cheddar cheese or yellow bell pepper (for tree topper)
→ Dipping Sauce
08 - 4 tablespoons Dijon or honey mustard
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry and cut into 24 strips approximately 0.6 inch wide and 4 inches long each.
03 - Wrap each mini sausage with a strip of pastry, overlapping ends slightly, and place seam side down on the tray.
04 - Arrange the wrapped sausages on the tray to form a Christmas tree shape: starting with one at the top, then increasing by one row per level up to seven at the base. Place the star-shaped cheese or pepper at the top.
05 - Brush the pastry with the beaten egg to ensure a golden finish upon baking.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
07 - While baking, combine melted butter with parsley and optional Parmesan cheese.
08 - Remove the tree from the oven and immediately brush with the parsley butter mixture.
09 - Mix Dijon or honey mustard, mayonnaise, and honey together in a small bowl.
10 - Serve warm with the dipping sauce on the side.
