Description
Elegant and flavorful puff pastry pesto Christmas trees that are visually stunning and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet Puff Pastry
- 1/4 cup Pesto
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 Egg, for wash
- Flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut the pastry into triangular shapes resembling Christmas trees.
- Spread a thin layer of pesto over each triangle.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top of the pesto.
- Roll each triangle from the wider base to the point to form the tree shape.
- Brush the tops with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack and serve warm, garnished with extra parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
Handle the puff pastry carefully to maintain its flaky texture. Ensure pesto is not too watery before spreading.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: puff pastry, holiday appetizer, pesto, Christmas recipes, savory snacks
