Description
Are you looking for an easy, festive Christmas appetizer for the Holiday Season? This Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Tree recipe is an impressive addition to any holiday table. It is as delicious as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
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- 1 pkg. (two sheets) frozen vegan puff pastry
- 1/2 recipe vegan pesto (Click here for recipe)
Instructions
- Make pesto
- Thaw the pastry for an hour or so before unwrapping.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Unroll one piece and place on a piece of parchment paper. Repeat with the second piece.
- With a rolling pin, roll out the pieces to make a slightly thinner rectangle.
- Spread the pesto on one piece of the puff pastry. Cover with the other piece to make a sandwich. Remove the top layer of parchment paper.
- Cut out tree shape (large triangle). Add a short stem from leftover pastry dough to the bottom of the tree. Slice the tree (horizontally) every inch, starting about 3 inches from top to bottom on both sides, being careful to leave about an inch in the middle.
- Twist each piece downward. The larger pieces (branches) twist two times, and as it becomes more difficult, twist one time. Brush with melted margarine if desired.
- Bake at 400F for about 18-22 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
Other recommended flavors for puff pastry: