Description
Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is a festive and visually stunning appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. This delightful treat features flaky puff pastry layered with rich basil pesto and gooey cheese, creating a flavor explosion that will impress your guests. Easy to make and fun to decorate, this edible centerpiece captures the spirit of the season while satisfying everyone’s taste buds. Whether as a starter or a snack, this cheesy Christmas tree is sure to be the highlight of your holiday festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- ½ cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into a large triangle to form the tree shape.
- Spread basil pesto evenly over one half of the triangle, leaving space at the edges. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
- Fold the other half of the pastry over and press down gently at the edges to seal.
- Cut slits into the dough to create branches, twisting each branch slightly for decoration.
- Brush with an egg wash made from whisking one egg with a splash of water.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg