Description
Christmas Tree Pizzas are a whimsical and delicious way to celebrate the holiday season. Shaped like festive trees and topped with gooey cheese and vibrant toppings, these mini pizzas are perfect for family gatherings or parties. Easy to make and incredibly customizable, they promise to bring joy to your table and smiles to every face. Gather your loved ones, roll out the dough, and let creativity shine as you craft your own edible holiday decorations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (preferably no added sugars)
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup assorted toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, olives)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until about half an inch thick.
- Cut the dough into triangle shapes to resemble Christmas trees.
- Spread marinara sauce on each tree-shaped piece of dough, leaving edges bare for crisping.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Creatively arrange your choice of toppings across the pizzas.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Once baked, garnish with fresh basil and grated Parmesan before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg