Description
A festive appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry shaped like a Christmas tree filled with basil pesto and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into a tree shape.
- Spread basil pesto over the pastry.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly on top of the pesto.
- Fold the edges of the pastry over the filling to form branches.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh basil pesto for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add other cheeses.
- Serve warm for best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree