Description
A festive and savory holiday treat, this Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into a tree shape.
- Spread basil pesto evenly over the pastry.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto.
- Fold the edges of the pastry to create a tree shape.
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other cheeses for extra flavor.
- Can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Serve with additional pesto for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg