Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread pesto over the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Shape the pastry into a cone or tree shape, cutting and layering as needed, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Decorate the “tree” with halved cherry tomatoes and basil leaves, arranging to mimic branches.
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
Notes
- Use store-bought pesto for convenience.
- Customize with additional toppings like cheese or olives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the pastry
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg