Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree! This delightful and visually stunning appetizer features flaky layers of puff pastry filled with rich basil pesto and gooey mozzarella cheese. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, it will impress your guests and bring festive cheer to any table.
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface, smoothing out creases.
- Spread an even layer of basil pesto over one sheet of pastry, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
- Cut the pastry into triangles resembling tree branches, arranging them on the baking sheet with tips pointing upward.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a splash of water and brush over the pastry.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg