Puff Pastry Christmas Trees by @shewillevolve

33 min

8 servings

🥐

2

Puff pastry sheets

🌿

2.5 tbsp

Pesto

🧀

1 packet

Mozzarella slices

🧀

1

Mozzarella block

🧈

2 tbsp

Garlic butter

🧀

Parmesan

🌿

Parsley

  1. Roll
    • Puff pastry sheets

    Roll out the puff pastry dough on a cutting board.

  2. Spread
    • Puff pastry sheets
    • Pesto
    • Mozzarella slices

    Spread an even layer of pesto over the pastry and top with mozzarella slices.

  3. Place
    • Puff pastry sheets

    Place the other puff pastry sheet on top and roll with a rolling pin to flatten some.

  4. Cut
    • Puff pastry sheets

    With a sharp knife, cut into 1 inch strips.

  5. Fold

    Fold strips into a christmas tree shape and add a skewer through the middle all the way through.

  6. Place
    • Garlic butter

    Place the trees on a baking sheet and brush melted garlic butter over the tops.

  7. Bake

    Bake at 400F for 10-15 min, or until golden.

  8. Cut
    • Mozzarella block

    Cut the mozzarella block in half lengthwise.

  9. Cut
    • Mozzarella block

    Use a star shaped cutter to cut out stars from the mozzarella and top the trees.

  10. Garnish
    • Parmesan
    • Parsley

    Finish with parmesan and parsley.

Puff Pastry Christmas Trees by @shewillevolve

33 min

8 servings

🥐

2

Puff pastry sheets

🌿

2.5 tbsp

Pesto

🧀

1 packet

Mozzarella slices

🧀

1

Mozzarella block

🧈

2 tbsp

Garlic butter

🧀

Parmesan

🌿

Parsley

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Roll out the puff pastry dough on a cutting board.

    🥐Puff pastry sheets
    🪵Cutting board

  2. Step 2/10

    Spread an even layer of pesto over the pastry and top with mozzarella slices.

    🥐Puff pastry sheets
    🌿Pesto
    🧀Mozzarella slices

  3. Step 3/10

    Place the other puff pastry sheet on top and roll with a rolling pin to flatten some.

    🥐Puff pastry sheets
    🥖Rolling pin

  4. Step 4/10

    With a sharp knife, cut into 1 inch strips.

    🥐Puff pastry sheets
    🔪Sharp knife

  5. Step 5/10

    Fold strips into a christmas tree shape and add a skewer through the middle all the way through.

    🍢Skewer

  6. Step 6/10

    Place the trees on a baking sheet and brush melted garlic butter over the tops.

    🧈Garlic butter
    🍳Baking sheet
    🖌️Pastry brush

  7. Step 7/10

    Bake at 400F for 10-15 min, or until golden.

    🍳Baking sheet

  8. Step 8/10

    Cut the mozzarella block in half lengthwise.

    🧀Mozzarella block
    🔪Sharp knife

  9. Step 9/10

    Use a star shaped cutter to cut out stars from the mozzarella and top the trees.

    🧀Mozzarella block
    Star shaped cutter

  10. Step 10/10

    Finish with parmesan and parsley.

    🧀Parmesan
    🌿Parsley

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Baked Goods, Sauce, Condiment, Dairy, Cheese, Herbs

Ingredients

Puff pastry sheets, Pesto, Mozzarella slices, Mozzarella block, Garlic butter, Parmesan, Parsley

Notes

Pesto (2-3 tbsp), Garlic butter (melted, for brushing), Parmesan (grated, for topping, amount not given), Parsley (for topping, amount not given)

Allergens

Milk, Gluten, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Vegetarian

Calories

210 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 7g, Carbohydrates: 14g, Fat: 15g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 160mg, Sodium: 320mg, Iron: 1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 120mcg, Vitamin K: 15mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

13 minutes

Overall

33 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Cutting board, Rolling pin, Sharp knife, Skewer, Baking sheet, Pastry brush, Star shaped cutter

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Starter, Appetizer

Occasions

Christmas, Holiday party

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@shewillevolve

Origin

Cuisine

American, Italian

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Flaky, Melty, Crispy

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Garlicky, Herby

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

baked leftovers : 2-3 days (store in an airtight container,reheat in oven to restore crispness), unbaked assembled trees : up to 1 day (cover tightly,keep chilled before baking), freezer storage : up to 1 month (freeze unbaked trees on a tray until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag,bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes)