These pesto puff pastry trees are an easy festive snack that doubles as table décor. Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, they’re perfect for parties, grazing boards, or pre-dinner bites with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry about 30cm x 30cm / 12 x 12 inches
- 4 tbs basil pesto
- 2 tbs sun-dried tomato pesto for the star topping, optional
- 6 wooden skewers or cocktail sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (fan).
- 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 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 center 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 sun-dried 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.
- Serve – Allow to cool slightly before serving.