Can I make the mini sausage Christmas wreath ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the wreath a few hours ahead of baking. Simply cover it tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you're ready to bake. Brush with egg wash just before placing it in the oven for best results.

What can I use if I don’t have shortcrust pastry?

Puff pastry or crescent roll dough are excellent alternatives. Puff pastry gives a flakier, more delicate result, while crescent dough is soft and buttery. Both bake beautifully and hold the sausage well.

How can I make this wreath vegetarian-friendly?

To make a vegetarian version, use plant-based mini sausages and check that your chosen pastry dough is dairy-free or vegan. You can also add a few roasted vegetables (like bell pepper strips) for extra color and taste.

Mini Sausage Christmas Wreath – Easy, Festive & Crowd-Pleasing

Name: Mini Sausage Christmas Wreath
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 sheet shortcrust dough: for the buttery, flaky base; 24 mini sausages: juicy, savory filling; 1 egg (for egg wash): gives a golden, glossy finish; 1/2 cup ketchup: classic dipping sauce; 4-5 rosemary sprigs: garnish for festive presentation

Description

This Mini Sausage Christmas Wreath is the perfect festive appetizer — flaky shortcrust dough wrapped around juicy mini sausages, arranged in a holiday wreath shape, and baked until golden. Garnished with rosemary and served with ketchup or your favorite dip, it’s a show-stopping yet easy party favorite.

Ingredients

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1 sheet shortcrust dough: for the buttery, flaky base
24 mini sausages: juicy, savory filling
1 egg (for egg wash): gives a golden, glossy finish
1/2 cup ketchup: classic dipping sauce
4-5 rosemary sprigs: garnish for festive presentation

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180ºC (356ºF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the shortcrust dough and cut it into 24 long triangles.
Place one mini sausage at the wide end of each triangle and roll toward the point to wrap.
Arrange wrapped sausages in a circle on the baking sheet to form a wreath shape.
Beat the egg and brush the dough with the egg wash.
Bake for 20–30 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and crisp.
Transfer the wreath to a serving platter, place a bowl of ketchup in the center, and decorate with rosemary sprigs around the wreath.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

You can assemble the wreath ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Swap mini sausages with plant-based or chicken versions for dietary needs.
Offer different sauces like mustard or BBQ for variety.
Reheat leftovers in the oven to retain crispiness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 pieces
Calories: 210
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 35mg