Description
Create a festive centerpiece this holiday season with a delightful Pizza Christmas Tree! This unique and whimsical dish features a tree-shaped crust, layered with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and your choice of colorful vegetables. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, it not only tastes amazing but also adds a cheerful touch to your holiday table. With its easy preparation and customizable toppings, you can cater to everyone’s taste buds while making memorable moments with loved ones. Gather around, slice up some fun, and enjoy the flavors of the season with this delicious holiday treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup assorted vegetables (bell peppers, olives, mushrooms)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal (for dusting)
- Fresh basil leaves (for decoration)
- Edible glitter or parmesan cheese (for a festive touch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough into a large triangle resembling a Christmas tree.
- Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet dusted with cornmeal.
- Spread pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a border; sprinkle half the mozzarella cheese on top.
- Arrange pepperoni as ornaments and add any additional vegetables.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pizza and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and edible glitter or parmesan; slice and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg