Description
Delight your guests this holiday season with a festive basil pesto cheesy puff pastry Christmas tree. This visually stunning edible centerpiece combines flaky puff pastry, rich basil pesto, and gooey cheese to create a delicious appetizer that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Quick to prepare and irresistibly tasty, this dish will be the star of your festive table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut a large triangle from the center, leaving edges for branches.
- Spread basil pesto evenly on the base triangle of the pastry.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the pesto generously.
- Cut small slits along both sides of the triangle towards the center to create branches; fold these outwards slightly.
- Whisk together the egg with a splash of water and brush it over the entire pastry for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and flaky; let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg