Puff Pastry Pesto Christmas Trees: Easy Festive Bites to Enjoy
Puff Pastry Pesto Christmas Trees are delightful festive bites that are easy to prepare and perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into tree shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Spread pesto on each tree shape.
- Sprinkle mozzarella over the pesto.
- Place a second tree shape on top and seal the edges.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds and salt.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For a flavorful twist, add sun-dried tomatoes to the cheese.
- These can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Puff Pastry, Pesto, Christmas, Festive Bites, Easy Recipes