Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Appetizer
It’s never too early to think about new recipes for Christmas. A homemade pesto puff pastry Christmas tree appetizer is definitely worth considering. This puff pastry recipe is in the shape of a Christmas tree, so it’s definitely a fitting, festive choice.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 2 Sheets puff pastry
- 2 eggs for egg wash
- 2 Tablespoons water for egg wash
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ Teaspoon italian seasoning
Red Pesto
- ½ Cup sun dried tomatoes
- 3 Cloves garlic
- ¼ Cup basil leaves fresh
- 2 Sprigs oregano fresh
- 1 Tablespoon parsley fresh
- 1 Pinch salt
- 1 Pinch black pepper
- ½ Teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 Tablespoon pine nuts
- ¼ Cup parmesan cheese
- ⅓ Cup extra virgin olive oil
Green Pesto
- 3 Cloves garlic
- ½ Cup basil leaves fresh
- ¼ Cup parsley fresh
- 1 Pinch salt
- 1 Pinch black pepper
- 2 Tablespoon pine nuts
- ¼ Cup parmesan cheese
- ⅓ Cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- **Thaw the puff pastry sheets before starting** Soak Skewers in a bowl of water while preparing puff pastry trees**
- Add all red pesto ingredients to the food processor (or blender) and blend. Add to a bowl and rinse the food processor (or blender).
- Next, add green pesto ingredients to the food processor (or blender) and blend. Add to a bowl.
- Slice each puff pastry sheet into 8 equal sized strips. (about 1” wide each) Brush with egg wash, then place onto a flat work surface eggwash side down.
- Spread a thick layer of the pesto onto each strip of puff pastry, alternating red and green pesto as you work. Place into the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Next, fold the puff pastry accordion style, start the first fold wide, then increasingly more narrow with each fold. The finished product should be shaped like a triangle (or, Christmas tree) . Pierce the skewer down the center of the pastry.
- Place onto a baking sheet. Add to the center rack of the oven and bake for 15 minutes
- Allow pastry to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
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