Christmas is coming soon, have you chosen any dishes for your family’s parties yet? If not, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen and check out 2 simple and delicious ways to make Christmas tree cake for a more joyful Tet holiday!
1. Chocolate-filled Christmas Tree Cake
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chocolate-filled Christmas Tree Cake For 2 people
Puff pastry 1 piece (puff pastry) Chocolate 20 pieces Unsalted butter A little Almonds 20 gr Candy A little (optional) Flour A little
How to make Chocolate Christmas Tree Cake
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Arrange and shape the cake
Prepare a clean cutting board, sprinkle a little flour underneath, then lay the rolled puff pastry on top.
Next, place the chocolate pieces on the pastry and arrange them to form a Christmas tree shape.
Use a knife to cut even lines on both sides of the pastry, then alternately fold this pastry over to cover the chocolate inside evenly (as illustrated below).
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Bake the cake
Preheat the oven for 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius to stabilize the temperature.
Brush a little melted unsalted butter on top of the cake, then sprinkle a little almond and a few candies on top. Place the cake in the oven and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes to complete.
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Final Product
The batch of cookies is golden brown and fragrant with butter, spreading throughout the kitchen.
The soft, airy pastry layer is sweet and pairs well with the slightly bitter chocolate, tantalizing the taste buds and making you want to eat more and more. Let’s get into the kitchen and try this recipe right away!
2. Spinach-filled Pine Tree Cake
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spinach-filled Pine Tree Cake For 3 people
Puff pastry 1 piece (puff pastry) Spinach 900 gr Onion 1 bulb Garlic 3 cloves (minced) Flour 2 tablespoons Heavy cream 600 ml Cream cheese 112 gr Salt/ Ground pepper A little Nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon Mozzarella cheese 125 gr Parmesan cheese 62 gr Unsalted butter A little Toasted sesame A little
How to choose fresh and delicious spinach
- You should choose spinach that is clearly green and fresh, with stems that are not broken. The leaves should be dark green, and the roots should be red.
- In addition, young spinach will be fresher and also contains more nutrients than older spinach.
- Limit buying spinach that is bruised, wilted, or feels limp when picked up.
See more: Common benefits of spinach
Tools needed
Oven, knife, pan, cutting board, brush,…
How to make Spinach-filled Christmas Tree Cake
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the onion, wash it clean, then dice it.
For the spinach, cut off the stems, remove any wilted or old leaves (if any), then soak it in a diluted saltwater solution for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse it under clean water and let it drain.
Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then add all the spinach and stir-fry over medium heat for about 3 – 5 minutes until the spinach is completely cooked.
Next, transfer the spinach to a bowl and squeeze out the excess water released by the spinach.
Tip: Squeezing out the excess water from the spinach helps the sauce during preparation to be thick and smooth without becoming watery.After draining the spinach, chop it finely with a knife.
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Make the cream sauce
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and melt, then add chopped onions and garlic, sauté over medium heat until soft.
Next, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 2 tablespoons of flour to the pan, and continue to sauté until the onions turn golden.
Then, pour 600ml of heavy cream into the pan, turn the heat to medium and cook until the mixture in the pan boils, then add 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg powder and stir well.
Next, add 112 gr of cream cheese and 125 gr of mozzarella cheese into the pan, stirring continuously until the cheese completely melts and the mixture becomes smooth.
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Finish the sauce
Next, add spinach and 62gr of parmesan cheese to the pan, mix well for about another minute, then turn off the heat.
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Shape the cake
Prepare 1 block of puff pastry then use a knife to cut into 2 layers shaped as equal isosceles triangles with a sharp peak.
Lay the first layer on the cutting board then use a spoon to spread the cream sauce evenly across the surface of the dough.
Next, place the second layer on top, use a knife to make even cuts on both sides of the cake, then gently twist with your hands to create the leaves of the pine tree (as illustrated).
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Baking the cake
Brush a layer of melted butter on top of the cake and sprinkle a little toasted sesame seeds.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes to stabilize the temperature.
Place the cake in the oven and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes to complete.
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Final product
So you have completed the incredibly delicious and beautiful pine cone cake with spinach filling to treat your family for the upcoming Christmas!
The baked cake is fragrant, with a soft and fluffy crust, and the filling inside is rich and sweet from cheese and spinach, making it very appealing.
What is puff pastry?
- Puff pastry, also known as pâte feuilletée, is a smooth, pliable dough made primarily from flour and butter.
- The characteristic of this dough is that when baked, it puffs up into beautifully separate layers that are very delicious.
- This type of dough is an essential ingredient for many famous pastries such as croissants, apple pies, and more.
- You can easily find this type of dough at supermarkets, stores selling baking ingredients, or on reputable e-commerce sites.
- When purchasing, be sure to read the product information printed on the packaging, such as the expiration date, origin, and ingredients to ensure quality.
With 2 items Christmas tree cakes with chocolate and spinach filling, will make your family’s Christmas Eve feast more appealing and cozy. Let’s get started, and good luck with the recipe from TasteVN!
