Appetizer for 9
Pesto Cheese Pastry Tree
Two pastry sheets sandwich pesto and Italian cheese, then bake into a golden pull-apart tree.
Typical price
$4.47for 4 servings
$1.12 per serving$4.47 for 4
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 9servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical | 2 | $6.98Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 6 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.05 | |
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1 1/2 cups approx. 170g shredded italian cheese blend
- 1 large egg
- fresh basil leaves and cherry tomato halves (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and place one puff pastry sheet on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread the pesto over the pastry, leaving a small border, and sprinkle the cheese evenly over it.
- Lay the second pastry sheet on top, then cut and shape the layers into a tree with branch strips.
- Twist each branch strip gently and brush the pastry with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until puffed and golden.
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