Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Appetizer With Pesto
A festive and easy appetizer made with buttery puff pastry, herby basil pesto, and juicy cherry tomatoes—perfect for holiday gatherings!
Equipment
- 1 Sharp knife To shape tree and branches
- 1 Oven Preheated to 200°C (400°F)
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry frozen or fresh, thawed
- 100 g Basil pesto
- 6 tablespoons Extra pesto for layering
- 5 Cherry tomatoes halved
- Olive oil for brushing
- Salt to taste
- Oregano to taste
- 1 sheet Parchment paper for lining tray
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the first sheet of puff pastry onto your baking tray and spread 6 tablespoons of pesto evenly.
- Place the second puff pastry sheet on top, aligning edges.
- Use a sharp knife to cut out a Christmas tree shape including a small trunk.
- Slice horizontal branches on both sides of the tree, leaving the center intact.
- Gently twist each branch to create spirals.
- Brush entire tree with olive oil.
- Sprinkle salt and oregano over the pastry.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and place them as ornaments on branches.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Best served warm. Store leftovers wrapped in foil at room temp for up to 1 day or refrigerate for 3 days. Reheat gently in oven for crisp texture.