Description
A festive and delicious puff pastry appetizer shaped like a Christmas tree, filled with pesto and cheese, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes or red pepper strips for decoration (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut into a large triangle shape for the tree, then cut smaller triangles along the sides for branches.
- Spread pesto evenly over the pastry, leaving a small border. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Fold the pastry in half along the center, pressing edges to seal. Twist the branches slightly to form the tree shape.
- Brush with egg wash, season with salt and pepper, and decorate with cherry tomatoes or pepper strips if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.