Pesto & Cheese Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
A visually stunning and delicious puff pastry Christmas tree filled with fresh basil pesto and gooey cheese, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 4 tbsp basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or grated Gruyère
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
- Pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the puff pastry package instructions.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into a tree shape, reserving any scraps for branches.
- Spread basil pesto over the pastry.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Gruyère cheese on top of the pesto.
- Fold the branches over to create a tree effect, separating the layers so they stand up.
- Brush the edges with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary and pomegranate seeds.
- Bake according to puff pastry package instructions until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, then serve as a festive centerpiece.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs great with marinara or extra pesto.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: puff pastry, Christmas appetizer, holiday cooking, festive recipes, cheese tree