Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
Pesto puff pastry Christmas trees are a yummy 4 ingredient appetizer perfect for your holiday gathering or party! Flaky, buttery puff pastry gets layered with pesto and Parmesan cheese for a Christmas treat guaranteed to spruce your party right up!
Servings: 6 trees
Calories: 601kcal
Ingredients
- 1 17.3 oz box puff pastry 2-3 sheets
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup shredded parmesan
- parmesan cheese cut into stars with a mini cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Using a sharp knife, cut strips of pastry from the shorter side, about 3/4" wide.1 17.3 oz box puff pastry
- Spread pesto sauce with a knife or spatula and sprinkle shredded parmesan on top.1/2 cup pesto sauce, 1 cup shredded parmesan
- Take a wooden skewer and push through the middle of each layer, making sure that they are spread out evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until it’s golden brown.
- Let them cool, then decorate with star shaped parmesan.parmesan cheese
Notes
- You can use mozzarella or an Italian cheese blend in place of Parmesan if you prefer.
- Brighten up the pesto by squeezing a little lemon juice into the sauce.
- Don't want to use a star shaped piece of cheese as a tree topper? A cherry tomato would be an easy substitute!
Nutrition
Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 562IU | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 2mg