Description:
Delicate, flaky layers of golden puff pastry filled with a rich, aromatic pesto spread make for a stunning and delicious pesto and puff pastry trees. Each pastry is brushed with a light egg wash for extra shine and topped with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and a few toasted pine nuts for added crunch. The vibrant green of the pesto, made with fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan, contrasts beautifully with the warm, crisp pastry shell. Serve these savory bites warm from the oven, garnished with a few fresh basil leaves for a pop of color, making an elegant, crowd-pleasing appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients:
Egg Wash:
Cooking Method:
Roll out the pastry & cut into small triangles.
Spread the pesto thickly across the pastry.
Spread an even layer of mozzarella across the pesto.
Roll up from the wide end of the triangles to form a Christmas tree shape.
Combine the milk and egg and mix with a fork to make an egg wash. Brush the wash over the trees with a pastry brush.
Bake at 200 degree for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle with Parmesan while they are still hot.
Serve.
