Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 egg, beaten
- Cherry tomatoes for decoration
- 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 rectangle.
- Spread basil pesto evenly over the pastry.
- Cut the pastry into strips and arrange them into a tree shape on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Add cherry tomatoes and basil leaves as decorations.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed for easy handling.
- Arrange the strips in a tree shape before baking for a festive presentation.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg