Description
These Puff Pastry Pesto Christmas Trees are a delightful and festive appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Flaky puff pastry is filled with flavorful basil pesto and Parmesan cheese, twisted into cute tree shapes, and baked to golden perfection. These savory bites are sure to impress your guests and add a touch of holiday cheer to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry Christmas Trees:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 3–4 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Optional Garnish:
- Sesame seeds or crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface, spread pesto and Parmesan, fold in half, slice into strips, twist into tree shapes.
- Bake: Place the trees on the baking sheet, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame seeds or red pepper flakes, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve with marinara or garlic dipping sauce.
- Try sun-dried tomato pesto for a colorful variation.
- Best enjoyed fresh for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
