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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osman king
o-king78@gmail.comI love the way these look on a platter. They're so festive and elegant.
Jentein Mulder
jentein.mulder86@yahoo.comThese are the perfect appetizer for a holiday party. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Margaret Moore
m_margaret@hotmail.comI like to add a little bit of chopped fresh herbs to the filling. It gives them a nice pop of flavor.
LPS lover mekr
l.lps8@gmail.comI've made these with different types of cheese and they're always delicious. My favorite is a sharp cheddar.
Malik Inam
inammalik@yahoo.comThese are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and festive.
Maddax Soles
m-soles@gmail.comI'm not a fan of goat cheese, but I loved these! The cheese is mild and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the other ingredients.
Hay Oneil
hay@gmail.comThese are a great way to use up leftover ham or turkey. They're also perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Angela Frimpomaa
a_frimpomaa@hotmail.frI love that these can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to entertain.
Avijit Mallick
mavijit@gmail.comThese are the perfect size for an appetizer. They're not too big or too small.
mounir melhem
m-melhem@gmail.comI love the cheesy filling in these. It's so flavorful and pairs perfectly with the crispy puff pastry.
SA'AD SBS
s_s@yahoo.comThese are so easy to make and look so impressive. I'm definitely making them again.
Md Arif khãñ13
km@aol.comI made these for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!
Amadou Saikou Diallo
amadou@hotmail.comThese are the perfect way to use up leftover puff pastry. They're so easy to make and delicious.
Md shahadath
m-s66@gmail.comI'm not the best baker, but these turned out great! They're so easy to follow and the results are amazing.
mr.skittles5150
mr.skittles5150@hotmail.comThese are so cute and festive! I can't wait to make them for my family this Christmas.
Isha Bukari
isha.b@gmail.comI've made these several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and look so impressive.
M hamza Shah
h.m@hotmail.frThese are the perfect appetizer for any holiday party. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Mpho Mosinyi
mosinyi_m13@gmail.comI made these for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Irfan NIAZI
irfan_niazi15@gmail.comMy kids loved these! They were so easy to make and looked so festive.