Savory Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the sun-dried tomato pesto and goat cheese until smooth. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Unroll one sheet of puff pastry onto the prepared baking sheet. With a sharp knife, trim the bottom edge to create a 1-inch wide tree trunk. Cut diagonally from the top corners down to the trunk, forming a large triangle. Remove the excess pastry. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Spread the pesto-goat cheese mixture evenly over the puff pastry triangle, ensuring it reaches the edges. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of grated Pecorino-Romano cheese over the filling. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Carefully unroll the second sheet of puff pastry and lay it over the first, aligning the edges. Gently press down to seal. Trim the second sheet to match the triangle shape of the first, removing any excess pastry. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, make cuts 2/3-inch apart along both sides of the triangle, creating branches. Leave a 1-inch space down the center of the tree, from trunk to tip. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Gently twist each branch away from the center, aiming for 2-3 twists, to expose the filling. Repeat for all branches. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Brush the entire puff pastry tree with the beaten egg. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1 tablespoon of Pecorino-Romano cheese and the dried oregano. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is deep golden brown and puffed. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. (25 minutes)