Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree. This stunning centerpiece combines flaky puff pastry, aromatic basil pesto, and gooey melted cheese, creating a dish that’s as delightful to behold as it is to eat. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this festive treat will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry
- ½ cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking tray until smooth.
- Spread basil pesto evenly over the pastry, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
- Cut the pastry into triangle shapes resembling tree branches and carve out a trunk at the bottom.
- Whisk together the egg and water, then brush over the pastry tree.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg