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Salmon and Pistachio Tramezzini Christmas Trees

Christmas tree tramezzini with smoked salmon, cream cheese, pistachio and pomegranate: a quick, festive appetizer.
Recipe Salmon and Pistachio Tramezzini Christmas Trees
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 15 minutes
  • Servings for 15 little trees

If you want to amaze your guests with something unique and tasty, this recipe for Christmas tree tramezzini is the ideal solution. Tramezzini are Italian sandwiches made with soft, crustless white bread. Imagine a holiday table where creativity meets good food: these easy Christmas appetizers not only catch the eye with their elegant shape, but also offer a wonderful harmony of flavors. Crunchy pistachios meet delicate smoked salmon and soft bread, while cream cheese wraps every slice in a smooth, rich layer. This recipe for tree-shaped tramezzini brings cheer and a touch of fantasy to your holiday appetizer ideas, turning simple ingredients into little masterpieces to enjoy together.

It will be very easy to bring these creative tramezzini for a Christmas buffet to the table: just cut the soft bread into cute tree shapes, spread on the cream cheese, layer the slices of smoked salmon and sprinkle with chopped pistachios for a special green effect. Pomegranate seeds, placed on top as decoration, add a touch of color that instantly brings to mind the festive Christmas atmosphere, making these tasty bites for Christmas dinner perfect for surprising every guest.

You don’t need any special skills: this recipe is within everyone’s reach and is perfect if you are looking for a cold appetizer with salmon and soft bread to serve ahead of time, leaving you free to enjoy your guests instead of staying at the stove. If you love showstopping finger food, these smoked salmon and pistachio tramezzini will be the stars of any party, but you can also have fun with other tasty recipes such as Frittata with Stracchino and Salmon, Salmon Stuffed Potatoes, Salad with Salmon, Eggs and Cherry Tomatoes or the refined Salmon Lasagna.

Now that you know how to make Christmas tramezzini, all that is left is to make them with us: the magic of the holidays starts in your kitchen.

Ingredients for 15 little trees

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Method

  1. To make the Salmon and Pistachio Tramezzini Christmas Trees, start by taking a large slice of white tramezzino bread and spreading a light layer of cream cheese over it, covering the whole surface evenly.
  2. Make a second layer by laying the slices of smoked salmon over the cream cheese, covering the surface completely. Then spread a very thin layer of mayonnaise over the salmon: it will help the second slice of tramezzino bread stick better.
    Salmon and Pistachio Tramezzini Christmas Trees, step 2: smoked salmon laid over the cream cheese on the bread
  3. Take another slice of white tramezzino bread, spread a thin layer of cream cheese on one side and place the slice on top of the salmon, making sure the side with the cream cheese faces up. Repeat these steps with all the slices of white tramezzino bread until you have used up all the ingredients.
  4. Take the Christmas tree cookie cutter and carefully, gently cut out your filled tramezzini. Remove them carefully from the cutter, using a small knife to loosen the edges if needed.
    Salmon and Pistachio Tramezzini Christmas Trees, step 4: cutting the filled bread with a Christmas tree cutter
  5. Pour some ground pistachios onto a small plate. Take the little trees one at a time and coat them by gently pressing the top side, the one with the cream cheese, into the ground pistachios, so they stick well and form an even green layer.
    Salmon and Pistachio Tramezzini Christmas Trees, step 5: coating the little trees in ground pistachios
  6. Seed the pomegranate to get the bright red seeds. Have fun decorating your little Christmas trees with the pomegranate seeds, arranging them like the colorful ornaments on a real Christmas tree. Serve the little trees on a decorative tray or use them as place cards, putting one on each plate. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you don’t like smoked salmon, you can replace it with ham, bresaola or speck for an equally tasty version. Instead of ground pistachios, try chopped hazelnuts or almonds for a different color and flavor. For a vegetarian version, fill the tramezzini with grilled zucchini, artichoke spread or olive pâté. You can also add a pinch of grated lemon zest to the cream cheese for a fresh citrus note.

Tips

For perfect little trees, use a sharp cookie cutter and press down firmly on the filled bread. If the cream cheese is too cold and hard to spread, leave it at room temperature for a few minutes. You can make several layers of tramezzini to get more little trees and serve plenty of appetizers to your guests.

Storage

If you make these little trees ahead, keep them on a tray covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 24 hours. You can also make them in the morning to serve in the evening, and they will stay fresh and soft.

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