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Christmas Tree Pizza – A Festive Holiday Appetizer Everyone Will Love

Festive Christmas Tree Pizza – A Fun Holiday Treat Everyone Loves

Course: DIY
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Christmas recipe, Christmas Tree Pizza, festive pizza, Holiday Appetizer, make-ahead pizza, vegetarian pizza
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 250kcal
Christmas Tree Pizza – A Festive Holiday Appetizer Everyone Will Love.
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Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1 batch Pizza Dough let it rest at room temperature for easier shaping

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup Pesto Sauce homemade or store-bought works well

For the Cheese

  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese consider using torn pieces for a charming look
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese sprinkle on top for flavor depth

For the Toppings

  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved, act as ornaments
  • 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper cut into star shapes for decoration
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil adds aroma and color
  • 2 sprigs Rosemary Sprigs optional for decoration

Instructions

How to Make Christmas Tree Pizza

  • Bring your pizza dough to room temperature for easy shaping. Roll it out into a 12x16 inch rectangle, then carve a triangle shape with a small rectangular trunk to form the tree.
  • Carefully transfer the shaped dough to a greased baking sheet dusted with cornmeal. Pre-bake the crust at 450°F for 8-10 minutes until it firms up slightly.
  • Evenly spread the fragrant pesto all over the par-baked crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
  • Layer the torn pieces of mozzarella over the pesto, followed by halved cherry tomatoes as ornaments. Finish with a sprinkle of grated parmesan.
  • After baking, brighten up your pizza with fresh basil leaves, a yellow bell pepper star on top, and optional rosemary sprigs around the base.
  • Pop the pizza back into the oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

Serve with a side salad for a fresh contrast. Prepare the dough and toppings in advance for a stress-free feast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 1mg