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Basil Pesto & Cheese Puff Pastry Tree


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A festive and savory puff pastry tree layered with basil pesto and cheese, perfect for holiday appetizers.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Flour for dusting

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Spread basil pesto evenly over the pastry, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
  3. Cut the pastry into strips and arrange into a tree shape on the baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and puffed.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.