Description
Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is a festive, cheesy delight that enchants your guests and makes celebrations unforgettable with its flaky layers and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface until smooth.
- Cut the pastry into a triangle shape resembling a Christmas tree.
- Spread an even layer of basil pesto over the pastry.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese generously on top.
- Cut small diagonal strips along both sides of the triangle towards the center.
- Twist each strip outward to create branches of the tree.
- Beat the egg with water to make an egg wash, then brush it over the entire pastry.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Customize your filling by adding sun-dried tomatoes or olives for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 350°F until crispy.