Description
A festive puff pastry Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings. Layers of flaky pastry with savory or sweet fillings make this a show-stopping centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup pesto or tomato sauce (for savory)
- 1/4 cup grated cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chocolate spread or jam (for sweet)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting, if sweet)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into progressively smaller triangles (like a tree shape).
- Spread pesto or chocolate on each triangle, leaving edges clean.
- Stack triangles on the baking sheet, largest at the bottom. Leave space between layers.
- Brush edges with egg wash. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if sweet.
Notes
- Use chilled pastry for easier handling.
- Customize fillings: try ham and cheese or Nutella.
- Serve warm for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: puff pastry, Christmas tree, holiday recipe, easy appetizer