PESTO-STUFFED CHRISTMAS TREE

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Make and share this Pesto-Stuffed Christmas Tree recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

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Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Tree, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 standard box puff pastry sheet (2 sheets)
5 tablespoons basil pesto
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
8 -10 cherry tomatoes
2 slices cheddar cheese
5 tablespoons whipped ricotta cheese
1 egg (for egg wash)

Steps:

  • Roll out 2 sheets of puff pastry.
  • Cut into the shape of a Christmas Tree.
  • Spread basil pesto on bottom layer of pastry sheet.
  • Sprinkle parmesan cheese.
  • Place top layer of tree-shaped pastry sheet down.
  • Make horizontal tree branch slices.
  • Twist the tree branches.
  • Brush egg wash (egg with water) along the tree trunk and base.
  • Lightly run a fork over tree trunk and base.
  • Bake according to the boxed direction of the puff pastry.
  • Decorate the tree with sliced cherry tomatoes, whipped ricotta cheese.
  • Using star-shaped cookie cutter, make a cheddar cheese star and set on top of the tree.

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