Description
Whimsical puff pastry trees filled with vibrant pesto, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
- ½ cup pesto
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Pinch of salt
- Parmesan cheese (grated, for topping)
- Optional: pine nuts or walnuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into tree shapes.
- Spread pesto evenly on the pastry shapes.
- Layer and stack the pieces to form trees.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg.
- Sprinkle with salt and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Garnish with nuts, if desired.
Notes
For a sweet version, try using a chocolate hazelnut spread instead of pesto. Serve with dipping sauces for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg