3-Ingredient Puff Pastry Christmas Trees by @feelgoodfoodie

28 min

8 servings

🥐

400 g

Puff pastry

🌿

60 ml

Pesto

🧀

120 ml

Cheddar cheese

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).

  2. Line
    • prepared puff pastry

    Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the prepared puff pastry onto the parchment paper.

  3. Roll
    • prepared puff pastry

    Roll the prepared puff pastry into an even sheet. Cut the sheet in half crosswise.

  4. Spread
    • pesto
    • shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • Puff pastry

    Spread the 1/4 cup pesto evenly over one puff pastry half. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the pesto.

  5. Place
    • prepared puff pastry
    • Pesto

    Place the remaining puff pastry half over the pesto and cheese filling. Press the layers together gently.

  6. Cut
    • prepared puff pastry

    Cut the filled pastry into 8 long strips, each about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. Keep the strips on the lined baking sheet.

  7. Fold
    • prepared puff pastry

    Fold each pastry strip into a zigzag tree shape. Insert one wooden skewer through the center of each tree.

  8. Place
    • cheddar cheese star

    Place one cheddar cheese star at the top of each pastry tree. Arrange the trees apart on the baking sheet.

  9. Bake

    Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove when the pastry is puffed, golden, and flaky.

3-Ingredient Puff Pastry Christmas Trees by @feelgoodfoodie

28 min

8 servings

🥐

400 g

Puff pastry

🌿

60 ml

Pesto

🧀

120 ml

Cheddar cheese

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).

  2. Step 2/9

    Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the prepared puff pastry onto the parchment paper.

    🥐prepared puff pastry
    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  3. Step 3/9

    Roll the prepared puff pastry into an even sheet. Cut the sheet in half crosswise.

    🥐prepared puff pastry
    🥖rolling pin
    🔪knife

  4. Step 4/9

    Spread the 1/4 cup pesto evenly over one puff pastry half. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the pesto.

    🌿pesto
    🧀shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    🥄offset spatula

  5. Step 5/9

    Place the remaining puff pastry half over the pesto and cheese filling. Press the layers together gently.

    🥐prepared puff pastry

  6. Step 6/9

    Cut the filled pastry into 8 long strips, each about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. Keep the strips on the lined baking sheet.

    🥐prepared puff pastry
    🍕pizza cutter
    🍳baking sheet

  7. Step 7/9

    Fold each pastry strip into a zigzag tree shape. Insert one wooden skewer through the center of each tree.

    🥐prepared puff pastry
    🪵wooden skewers
    🍳baking sheet

  8. Step 8/9

    Place one cheddar cheese star at the top of each pastry tree. Arrange the trees apart on the baking sheet.

    🧀cheddar cheese star
    🍳baking sheet

  9. Step 9/9

    Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove when the pastry is puffed, golden, and flaky.

    🍳baking sheet

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Sauce, Herbs

Ingredients

Puff pastry, Pesto, Cheddar cheese

Notes

Puff pastry (1 roll), Cheddar cheese (Cabot shredded cheese, plus extra for a cheese star topper)

Allergens

Tree nuts, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Lactose-free

Calories

190 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 15g, Fat: 13g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 1g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 110mg, Sodium: 310mg, Iron: 1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 120IU, Vitamin K: 12mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

13 minutes

Overall

28 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

baking sheet, parchment paper, rolling pin, offset spatula, knife, pizza cutter, wooden skewers

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Starter, Appetizer

Occasions

Christmas, Holiday Party, New Year, Festive Gathering

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

American, French

Geographic

United States, Vermont

Various

Aspect

Texture

Flaky, Crispy, Buttery, Melty

Flavors

Savory, Cheesy, Herby, Buttery, Nutty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat in an oven for best crispness), freezer : 1 month (Freeze in an airtight container,Reheat from frozen in the oven)