Tree-shaped recipes: 8 easy and festive ideas for Christmas

Saturday 6 December 2025 10:00 - Adèle Peyches
Tree-shaped recipes: 8 easy and festive ideas for Christmas

Christmas recipes in the shape of a Christmas tree have a simple advantage: they immediately set the mood. They're pretty, easy to recognize, a little fun without being complicated, and they work for all types of dishes. The idea is not just decorative: it's also a way of presenting very simple recipes with an immediate "festive" effect.

These preparations can be used as aperitifs, starters, side dishes or even desserts. They often use everyday ingredients (puff pastry, vegetables, cheese, chocolate...) but suddenly become much more festive thanks to their shape. Here are 8 versatile ideas to inspire you ;)

Discover our recipes below:

Pandoro brioche filled with nutella cream and vanilla cream in the shape of a christmas treeRecipe Pandoro brioche filled with nutella cream and vanilla cream in the shape of a christmas tree

Head to Italy for the Christmas holidays with this stuffed Pandoro ! We have chosen two creams to garnish it, a vanilla cream and a Nutella cream . A super easy dessert , extra fast and above all, a no bake recipe , since all you have to do...


Christmas tree skewers: the extra easy and quick appetizer for christmas!Recipe Christmas tree skewers: the extra easy and quick appetizer for christmas!

A last-minute appetizer idea for Christmas, how about it? Then rush to make these wiener skewers! A recipe that will certainly entertain the little ones, so don't hesitate to invite them into the kitchen ;-) The key is in the cutting. Prepare your...


Christmas tree cake: the only recipe that can replace the yule log!Recipe Christmas tree cake: the only recipe that can replace the yule log!

Forget about Yule logs for Christmas dessert! This year, innovate with an equally delicious dessert: the Christmas tree cake. It's easy; just cut out tree shapes from your chocolate shortcrust pastry and layer them with vanilla cream. Decorate with...


Flaky puff pastry christmas trees with two types of salmonRecipe Flaky puff pastry christmas trees with two types of salmon

Perfect for the holiday season, these fun tree-shaped appetizers made with smoked and raw salmon will delight your taste buds! Easy to prepare, involve your kids for a delicious family activity :)


Homemade tapenade stuffed christmas treeRecipe Homemade tapenade stuffed christmas tree

Puff pastry, homemade tapenade, mix it all together and create a beautiful crispy Christmas tree for your appetizer! A super simple recipe to recreate at home with the kids ;-) Step by step, we explain how to make perfect black olive tapenade and show...


Meringue christmas trees - video recipe !Recipe Meringue christmas trees - video recipe !

What a best treat with your coffee or tea, during the Holidays, than these cute little Christmas trees ?


Brownie christmas treesRecipe Brownie christmas trees

Use ice cones to bake this wonderful dessert, that every kid will surely love !


Flaky christmas trees with pesto - video recipe !Recipe Flaky christmas trees with pesto - video recipe !

A fun, tree shaped appetizers, that are just perfect for the holiday season !

It's a format that appeals to all ages!

Children love the playfulness, adults appreciate the neatness. The dish is placed in the center of the table, and all of a sudden, everything seems more convivial. That's exactly what we're looking for at Christmas: simple ideas that put a smile on your face!

If you want a warm, easygoing and visually festive meal, tree-shaped recipes are a great option. They don't take much to prepare, and add a touch of magic without complicating the organization. Perfect for a New Year's Eve where you want to eat well... while really enjoying the evening :)

Adèle PeychesAdèle Peyches
Editorial manager who just can't wait for winter to enjoy fondue! Passionate about gastronomy and always on the lookout for new culinary gems, I first studied law before returning to my first love: the taste of good products and the joy of sharing around the table :)

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