Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this stunning Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree. This visually captivating appetizer combines flaky puff pastry, vibrant basil pesto, and gooey cheese for an unforgettable festive treat. Perfect for sharing, each bite is packed with flavor and joy, making it a delightful addition to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets of puff pastry (store-bought)
- 1 cup basil pesto (fresh or jarred)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly dust a countertop with flour and roll out the puff pastry sheets to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut one sheet into a large triangle for the tree base and cut smaller triangles from the second sheet for branches.
- Spread a generous layer of basil pesto on the triangle base and sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
- Layer the small triangles on top of the base, brushing each piece with egg wash before stacking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg