Description
A festive and delicious puff pastry treat shaped like a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut into a large triangle shape.
- Spread pesto evenly over the pastry.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese and sun-dried tomatoes on top.
- Cut branches by making diagonal slits on both sides, leaving the center intact.
- Twist each branch outward to form the tree shape.
- Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden.
Notes
- You can substitute pesto with tomato sauce or cream cheese.
- Add toppings like olives or roasted peppers for extra flavor.
- Serve warm for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of tree)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Christmas tree puff pastry, festive appetizer, holiday recipe