Description
These stunning Puff Pastry Pesto Christmas Trees are the ultimate holiday party snack that combines flavor and visual appeal, making them perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
1 package Puff Pastry Sheets
1 cup Pesto
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Egg (for wash) or Olive Oil
2 tbsp Sesame Seeds (optional)
Fresh Basil Leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly flour your countertop and roll out the puff pastry sheets to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the pastry into triangles, aiming for 6-8 triangles per sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of pesto on each triangle, leaving about 1/2 inch clear at the bottom.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pesto.
- Starting from the wide side, roll each triangle into a tree shape and pinch the ends to seal.
- Place the rolled trees upright on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Lightly coat each tree with egg wash or olive oil.
- If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with marinara sauce for dipping or add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: puff pastry, holiday snack, pesto, Christmas appetizers, festive food, vegetarian, party food
