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Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

This Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is a festive, visually stunning appetizer that's sure to impress your guests.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 trees
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 144

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sheets ready-rolled puff pastry
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg whisked (for the egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon hot honey sauce
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mini star cutter
  • Skewers

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out a sheet of puff pastry on a clean, flat surface. Spread the basil pesto all over the pastry.
  3. Scatter mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the pesto. Slice into strips.
  4. Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top and press down to seal it. Cut 1"/2.5cm strips down the long side, leaving a 2"/5cm strip at one end for star toppers.
  5. Pick up each strip and fold it over itself four times to form a triangle shape. Press a skewer through the pastry tree and place it on the lined baking tray. Repeat with the remaining strips.
  6. Use a mini star cutter to cut out star toppers and skewer them onto the tops of the pastry trees.
  7. Brush the trees with egg wash and transfer to the oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
  8. Remove from the oven, drizzle with hot honey, and scatter with red pepper flakes if desired. Serve while hot and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treeCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 8.4gProtein: 6.1gFat: 11.8gSaturated Fat: 3.8gSodium: 135mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 0.1g

Notes

Feel free to customize the cheese or add other ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.

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