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Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
Aria West

Irresistibly Easy Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Trees to Wow Guests

These Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Trees are an immediate favorite in my kitchen, perfect for impressing guests during the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry
  • ½ cup Basil Pesto
  • 1 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Egg for egg wash
  • To taste Hot Honey Sauce
  • To taste Red Pepper Flakes

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out one sheet of puff pastry until it’s about ⅛ inch thick and spread an even layer of basil pesto over it. Sprinkle grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the pesto.
  3. Lay a second sheet of puff pastry on top and slice it into 1-inch strips, leaving about a 2-inch strip at the top.
  4. Fold each pastry strip over itself multiple times to create a tree shape, inserting a skewer into the bottom of each tree.
  5. Cut out small star shapes from the reserved pastry and place on top of each tree. Brush the surface lightly with egg wash.
  6. Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with red pepper flakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • Chill the Dough: Keep puff pastry cold for the best results.
  • Even Spread: Ensure an even layer of basil pesto.
  • Don’t Overwork: Maintain the airy texture of the pastry.
  • Creative Fillings: Experiment with fillings like sun-dried tomato pesto.
  • Timing is Key: Monitor baking time for the best texture.

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