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Christmas Tree Pizza – A Festive Holiday Appetizer Everyone Will Love

Christmas Tree Pizza – A Festive Holiday Treat Everyone Will Love

Christmas Tree Pizza is a whimsical appetizer that delights with its festive presentation and interactive fun for holiday gatherings.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Christmas Tree Pizza, Easy Pizza, Family Recipe, Festive Food, holiday appetizer, Pizza Recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Dough Temperature: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 280kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 1 lb Pizza dough Use store-bought or homemade; gluten-free options work great.

For the Toppings

  • ½ cup Pesto Vibrant base mimicking the color of pine.
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Tear into chunks for texture.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Use halved as festive ornaments.
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Sprinkle after baking.
  • 1 each Yellow bell pepper Use as a star topping.
  • ¼ cup Fresh basil For garnish.
  • 1 sprig Rosemary Optional garnish.

Instructions

How to Make Christmas Tree Pizza

  • Prepare Dough: Let your store-bought dough reach room temperature, around 30 minutes. Roll it into a 12x16 inch rectangle and shape it into a large triangle with a smaller rectangle for the trunk.
  • Par-Bake Crust: Carefully transfer the dough to a greased, cornmeal-dusted baking sheet. Par-bake at 450°F for 8-10 minutes until lightly set but not browned.
  • Spread Pesto: Evenly coat the par-baked crust with a generous layer of pesto, leaving a slight border to resemble tree branches.
  • Add Toppings: Start with mozzarella by tearing it into chunks and scattering it over the pizza. Arrange halved cherry tomatoes evenly as colorful ornaments.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan: Grate Parmesan cheese over the pizza to add a rich flavor and a delightful golden finish when baked.
  • Final Touches: Bake until golden and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, the yellow bell pepper star at the peak, and rosemary before presenting it to your guests.

Notes

Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze for an extra festive touch!

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1.5mg