Description
Delight your guests this holiday season with a stunning Festive Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree. This visually appealing appetizer features flaky puff pastry filled with vibrant basil pesto and gooey cheese, creating an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. Perfect for gatherings, this dish not only serves as a delicious treat but also as a centerpiece that sparks joy and conversation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly dust your counter with flour and roll out the puff pastry.
- Spread basil pesto evenly over the pastry, leaving a half-inch border.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top of the pesto.
- Cut the pastry into a Christmas tree shape using a sharp knife.
- Create branches by making small cuts along the edges.
- Brush the entire tree with an egg wash made from beaten egg and water.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg