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Puff Pastry Pesto Trees

Puff Pastry Pesto Trees

The Crispy Chef
Puff Pastry Pesto Trees are flaky, golden, and full of herby flavor — a festive appetizer shaped like mini Christmas trees and ready in under 30 minutes. Made with just a few ingredients, they’re sure to impress on any holiday table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Holiday
Servings 10 trees
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush for egg wash
  • Knife or Pizza Cutter for cutting strips
  • skewers or pretzel sticks optional for tree trunks

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 3 tbsp basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional topping)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment. Roll out the puff pastry to smooth any creases.
  • Spread pesto evenly over the pastry. Sprinkle with Parmesan if using.
  • Cut pastry into 1-inch strips. Twist and fold each into a tree shape. Insert skewer or pretzel stick for the trunk.
  • Place trees on baking sheet. Brush with egg wash. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
  • Bake 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Keep puff pastry chilled until ready to use. Don't overload with pesto to avoid sogginess. Add Parmesan for a savory boost. Freeze shaped trees for later and bake directly from frozen when needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword christmas appetizer, holiday tree snack, pesto pinwheels, puff pastry appetizer
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