Description
Christmas Tree Pizza delights young festive fans with its playful seasonal design. Crispy pizza dough crafted into a festive triangle shape offers families a whimsical and delicious way to celebrate holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
Mains:
- 1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pizza sauce
Decoration Toppings:
- 1 cherry tomatoes (as ornaments)
- 1 bell peppers (cut into stars or strips)
- 1 black olives (sliced)
- 1 pepperoni slices
- 1 fresh basil leaves
Cooking Accessories:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 green spinach or pesto sauce (optional, for a green tree look)
Instructions
- Craft the festive pizza foundation by rolling pizza dough on a lightly dusted surface, carefully shaping it into a distinctive Christmas tree silhouette using precise knife or pizza cutter movements.
- Create a flavorful base by spreading pizza sauce uniformly across the dough, ensuring complete coverage, then generously scatter mozzarella cheese to establish a rich, melty foundation.
- Transform the pizza into a whimsical holiday masterpiece by strategically placing colorful ingredients: arrange pepperoni slices as playful ornaments, position bell pepper strips to resemble twinkling garland, and scatter black olives for delightful textural accents.
- Position a delicate cheese star atop the tree, completing the decorative design with a festive flourish.
- Heat the oven to 400F (200C), ensuring optimal temperature for crisp crust and perfectly melted cheese.
- Carefully transfer the decorated pizza onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining the intricate tree design.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and bubbling cheese that signals the pizza is perfectly cooked.
- Remove from oven and allow brief cooling to stabilize the cheese and prevent burning.
- Slice into manageable portions and present this edible holiday artwork, delighting children with a creative and delicious Christmas-themed meal.
Notes
- Customize dough thickness based on personal preference, rolling out thinner for crispy texture or thicker for softer base.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pizza dough to accommodate dietary restrictions and create healthier options.
- Create uniform vegetable decorations by using small cookie cutters for precise bell pepper and olive shapes.
- Experiment with alternative cheese varieties like cheddar or gouda for unique flavor profiles while maintaining the festive tree design.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg