PUFF PASTRY HOLLY LEAVES
These elegant appetizers get rave reviews at my office holiday party. The pastry leaves look as if they require hours in the kitchen, but the prep work takes just 30 minutes. -Angela King, Walnut Cove, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Unfold pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. From each sheet, cut out 12 leaves with a floured 3-1/2-in. leaf-shaped cookie cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets. With a toothpick, score veins in leaves. In a small bowl, beat egg and water; brush over pastry. , Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a large bowl, combine the cheeses, parsley and pesto. Cut each pastry leaf in half. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture over bottom half; replace top. Add a pimiento piece on each for a holly berry. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Sakwrites
sakwrites@aol.comThese puff pastry holly leaves are a great way to use up leftover puff pastry. They're also a fun and festive treat for the holidays.
Shanker
shanker@gmail.comI love how these holly leaves turned out! They're the perfect way to add a touch of elegance to my holiday decor.
Ryan Recio
recio-ryan67@aol.comThese holly leaves are so easy to make, and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Malik ijaz Iqbal Nissoana
mn@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical at first, but these holly leaves actually turned out really well. They're the perfect addition to my holiday table.
Georgina Adipo
adipo-g@hotmail.comThese puff pastry holly leaves are a great way to add a touch of holiday cheer to your home. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.
Rosa Astello
astello-rosa@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the leaves turned out beautifully. I was so happy with the results.
Sameers Dude
sameers_d86@gmail.comThese holly leaves are so cute and festive! I can't wait to make them again for my next holiday party.
MR ALIYEN
aliyen-mr@gmail.comThis was my first time working with puff pastry, and I was really impressed with how easy it was to use. The leaves turned out perfectly golden brown and flaky.
Tarif Hasan
hasan39@hotmail.comI love how versatile this recipe is. I've used it to make holly leaves for Christmas, shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day, and even hearts for Valentine's Day.
Attique Malik
malikattique82@yahoo.comThese puff pastry holly leaves were a hit at my Christmas party! They were so easy to make and looked so festive.