Mrs. Claus' Christmas & Holiday Appetizers - Recipe for Pesto Stars

Pesto Stars

From the kitchen of Tina & Amy Dunks

Ingredients

6 sheets rolled puff pastry
1 jar prepared basil pesto (or homemade)
grated fresh parmesan cheese
4 ounces softened butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Grease baking trays.

  3. Mix pesto with softened butter to form a spread.

  4. Spread mixture over thawed puff pastry sheets evenly.

  5. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

  6. Use a star shaped cookie cutter to cut sheets into stars and place on baking tray.

  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until risen and golden.

  8. (Use cut off pastry pieces to make snacks for lunch boxes, etc.)