PESTO-STUFFED CHRISTMAS TREE

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Make and share this Pesto-Stuffed Christmas Tree recipe from Food.com.

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Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Tree, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 standard box puff pastry sheet (2 sheets)
5 tablespoons basil pesto
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
8 -10 cherry tomatoes
2 slices cheddar cheese
5 tablespoons whipped ricotta cheese
1 egg (for egg wash)

Steps:

  • Roll out 2 sheets of puff pastry.
  • Cut into the shape of a Christmas Tree.
  • Spread basil pesto on bottom layer of pastry sheet.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese.
  • Place top layer of tree-shaped pastry sheet down.
  • Make horizontal tree branch slices.
  • Twist the tree branches.
  • Brush egg wash (egg with water) along the tree trunk and base.
  • Lightly run a fork over tree trunk and base.
  • Bake according to the boxed direction of the puff pastry.
  • Decorate the tree with sliced cherry tomatoes, whipped ricotta cheese.
  • Using star-shaped cookie cutter, make a cheddar cheese star and set on top of the tree.

Maribel Torres
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use pesto. This recipe is definitely a keeper.


Kaan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I had some pesto in the fridge that I didn't know what to do with, so I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great!


Hyper Panda
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the pesto.


MD. Ariyan
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make with my kids. They loved helping me make the pesto and putting the bread together.


Clinton Eddie
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The pesto was flavorful and the bread was perfectly cooked.


Jamie Edwards
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The pesto was bland and the bread was dry.


omar alexander ramos eguez
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. The pesto was difficult to make and the bread didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Daniel Washington
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it looks so impressive.


Camara Riley-Israel
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The pesto was easy to make and the bread was so fluffy.


Majid gg
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My family loved this dish! It was so festive and delicious. The pesto filling was flavorful and the bread was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again for Christmas dinner.