Description
Delightful puff pastry trees filled with cheese and herbs, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Puff Pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup creamy cheese (goat or mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
- 1 cup sautéed mushrooms (or substitute with spinach or roasted peppers)
- 1/4 cup pesto or tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out your puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into triangles.
- Spread pesto or tomato sauce on each triangle, sprinkle with cheese, and add sautéed mushrooms or other vegetables.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip, pinching edges to seal.
- Place trees on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure your puff pastry remains chilled before baking for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: puff pastry, holiday appetizer, Christmas recipe, flaky pastry