Description
Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is the ultimate festive appetizer that will impress your guests this holiday season. This visually stunning dish features flaky puff pastry filled with a flavorful blend of basil pesto and gooey cheese. Perfect for gatherings, it combines delicious taste with an eye-catching presentation, making it a must-have addition to your celebration spread. Easy to prepare and delightful to eat, this charming tree will bring joy and warmth to your holiday festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and cut into large star shapes.
- Spread basil pesto over half of each star and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Fold one side of the star over itself to form branches; stack layers to create the tree shape.
- Brush the entire surface with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg