Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Trees
These charming puff pastry trees are easy to make and perfect for festive occasions or party snacks. Strips of puff pastry are spread with The Happy Pear lovely basil pesto, folded into a zig-zag triangle shape, then baked until golden and crisp. A little sundried tomato pesto star on top adds a pop of colour and flavour.
Takes 25 minutes
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry about 30cm x 30cm / 12 x 12 inches
- 4 tablespoons The Happy Pear lovely basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons The Happy Pear sundried tomato pesto for the star topping, optional
- 6 wooden skewers or cocktail sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan oven).
- Prepare the puff pastry – Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut into strips about 2.5cm (1 inch) wide.
- Spread pesto – Spread a thin layer of lovely basil pesto along each strip.
- Fold into trees – Starting from one end of a strip, fold the pastry in a zig-zag pattern to form a triangle shape that gets smaller towards the top, resembling a tree. Gently press the folds to keep them in place.
- Insert skewers – Carefully thread a wooden skewer or cocktail stick vertically through the centre of each folded tree to hold it together. Place them on a lined baking tray standing upright.
- Make little stars (optional) – Using a small cookie cutter or knife, cut tiny star shapes from leftover puff pastry. Brush them with sundried tomato pesto and gently press onto the top of each tree.
- Bake – Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- Cool and serve – Allow to cool slightly before serving as adorable, flavour-packed snacks.