SAVORY PUFF PASTRY CHRISTMAS TREE
Fun and easy to make, this savory puff pastry Christmas tree is filled with a combination of creamy goat cheese and sun-dried tomato pesto. It's so much easier to make than it looks and is guaranteed to get lots of oohs and aahs from guests! Serve warm or at room temperature.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine sun-dried tomato pesto and goat cheese in a small bowl and stir well.
- Unroll 1 puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet. Cut away 2 strips at the bottom of the sheet to form a tree trunk, about 1 inch wide and tall. Cut diagonally to the top of the puff pastry sheet to create a long triangular shape, removing excess pastry on either side.
- Spread a thin layer of the pesto mixture over the pastry, all the way to the sides. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Pecorino-Romano cheese on top.
- Roll up the second puff pastry sheet and place at the tip of the triangle. Unroll carefully towards the bottom. Press down lightly and carefully cut away the sides to match the first triangle. Remove excess pastry.
- Cut 2/3-inch thick branches into the sides of the triangle from both sides, leaving a space lengthwise in the center all the way from the trunk to the tip. Twist the branches away from you, trying to get in 2 turns on the lower branches. Continue moving up the tree, twisting away from you as you go.
- Brush the entire tree with beaten egg. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon of Pecorino-Romano cheese and dried oregano.
- Bake in the preheated oven until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet slightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 172.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
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Aaron Parelius
[email protected]These trees were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Pranik Thapa
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my trees didn't turn out as expected. They were still tasty, but they didn't look as pretty as the ones in the pictures.
SatarRaza Fatmy
[email protected]These trees are so cute and festive. They're the perfect way to get your kids excited about the holidays.
Kayla Massano
[email protected]These puff pastry trees are the perfect appetizer for a party. They're easy to make and everyone will love them.
Pedro Burgos
[email protected]I love how festive these trees look. They're the perfect way to add some holiday cheer to your table.
Candice Lottering
[email protected]These puff pastry trees are so easy to make and so delicious. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.
Hestia Inocian
[email protected]These trees were a great way to use up leftover puff pastry. I had some in the freezer and I didn't know what to do with it. This was the perfect solution.
Monty Williams
[email protected]I love how versatile these trees are. I made them with different fillings and toppings and they were all delicious.
Kekhutsitse Ntoampe
[email protected]These trees were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone at my party loved them.
Stephanie Marquez
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but even I could make these puff pastry trees. They're so easy to make and they look so impressive.
Humphrey Boma
[email protected]These puff pastry trees are so cute and festive! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a hit. Everyone loved them.
Michele Washington
[email protected]My family loved these savory puff pastry Christmas trees! They were easy to make and turned out so beautiful. They were a festive and delicious addition to our holiday table.