Description
Create an easy Christmas Tree Pizza thats festive and deliciousstepbystep tips to assemble a showstopping appetizer the whole family will crave
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup pizza or marinara sauce
- 1 1/2–2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 small egg (beaten) or olive oil (for brushing)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Red pepper pieces, cherry tomatoes, or pomegranate seeds (for ornaments)
- Olive oil, a pinch of dried oregano, and flaky salt
- Optional: sliced pepperoni, cooked sausage crumbles, sliced olives
Instructions
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 10 x 12 inches.
• Trim the edges so the rectangle is even. Lightly score a center line from top to bottom without cutting through; this is the trunk guide.
• Spread the pizza sauce down the center panel, leaving a 1/2-inch border so sauce doesn’t leak while baking.
• Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce, then grate the Parmesan on top and press gently so the cheese adheres.
• Starting at the top, cut angled slits on both sides of the center line about 1/2 inch apart—each pair of cuts creates a branch. Twist each strip a quarter-turn or two so the layers separate and puff during baking.
• Fold the bottom of the pastry up to form the trunk and press gently. Brush the entire surface lightly with beaten egg or olive oil, then sprinkle dried oregano and flaky salt.
• Bake for 18–22 minutes until the pastry is tall, puffed, and golden and the cheese is bubbling and just starting to brown.
• Remove from oven and immediately add basil leaves and red ‘ornaments’ (halved cherry tomatoes or pomegranate seeds). Let rest 3–5 minutes so the cheese sets slightly.
• Slice by cutting between the branch rows into triangle servings, or let guests pull sections apart. Serve warm and optionally drizzle with extra olive oil.
Notes
A festive, flaky Christmas Tree Pizza made with puff pastry, marinara, and gooey mozzarella — perfect as an appetizer or party centerpiece. Easy, customizable, and visually showstopping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8 servings
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
Keywords: Christmas, pizza, puff pastry, appetizer, holiday recipe