Description
Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is a festive treat that’s sure to impress your holiday guests. This stunning centerpiece features flaky pastry shaped like a Christmas tree, filled with vibrant basil pesto and gooey cheese. Perfect for any celebration, it’s easy to make and brings joy and flavor to your gatherings. Get ready to create delicious memories this holiday season with every bite of this delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Spread basil pesto evenly over the pastry.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan on top.
- Cut the pastry into triangle shapes to form a tree, keeping the base intact.
- Twist each triangle to shape the branches.
- Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg