Description
This festive Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is a delightful centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. With its flaky pastry, gooey cheese, and aromatic basil pesto, this eye-catching dish is sure to impress family and friends. Perfect for Christmas parties or simply to spread joy, it’s easy to prepare and even easier to devour!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Spread basil pesto over half of the pastry, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling and cut into tree shapes, making slits for branches.
- Brush with whisked egg and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg