Puff Pastry Pesto Christmas Trees: Easy Festive Bites for All
Delightful puff pastry trees filled with tasty pesto, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into triangle shapes.
- Spread pesto on each triangle and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Fold the top of the triangle down to form a tree shape.
- Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a festive touch, use a star cookie cutter for the top of each tree.
- These can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg