Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Recipe
Basil Pesto Cheesy Puff Pastry Tree flaky pastry with pesto and melted cheese, topped with tomatoes and basil.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- ½ cup basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg beaten
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes halved (for decoration)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
- Roll puff pastry into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
- Spread pesto over pastry, leaving a border.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with second pastry sheet, pressing edges to seal.
- Cut into a Christmas tree shape and twist branches.
- Brush with egg wash and season with salt and pepper.
- Add cherry tomato halves and bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly, garnish with basil, and serve warm.