Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Pesto & Cheese Delight!
A festive and cheesy puff pastry tree filled with delicious basil pesto, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 100g basil pesto
- 120g shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Place one puff pastry sheet on parchment paper. Spread pesto evenly and sprinkle mozzarella on top. Cover with the second sheet.
- Cut into a large triangle shape. Twist side strips to form branches. Use pastry scraps to cut a small star for the top.
- Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds or cherry tomatoes and fresh rosemary for festive flair.
Notes
- Keep pastry cold for easy handling
- Use a sharp knife for clean cuts
- Add a sprinkle of Parmesan before baking for extra flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg