Puff Pastry Pesto Christmas Trees: Easy Holiday Treats to Delight
Delight your guests this holiday season with these adorable Puff Pastry Pesto Christmas Trees, a deliciously easy treat perfect for any celebration.
- 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 package puff pastry sheets
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into tree shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Spread pesto over one side of the pastry trees.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto.
- Fold each tree over and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding sun-dried tomatoes or olives to the pesto.
- These can be made ahead of time and baked when needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Puff Pastry, Pesto, Christmas, Holiday Treats