Ingredients
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- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a large square.
- Cut the puff pastry into strips and assemble into a Christmas tree shape on the baking sheet, pinching the ends to create a layered effect.
- Spread pesto evenly over the pastry, leaving a border around the edges.
- Arrange cherry tomatoes on top of the pesto and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden and puffed.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit any non-vegetarian toppings.
- You can prepare the assembly ahead of time and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Method: Baking, assembling
- Cuisine: Holiday, Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg