Description
Cheesy Christmas Tree Pizzas are the perfect festive treat that combines fun and flavor in a delightful holiday shape. With bubbly mozzarella, vibrant pesto, and your choice of colorful toppings, these whimsical pizzas not only make for a delicious meal but also serve as charming edible decorations. Gather your loved ones and create memorable culinary masterpieces that will light up your holiday gatherings with joy and laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into star shapes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut tree shapes from the dough using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Spread pesto sauce on each tree shape, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pesto layer.
- Decorate with halved cherry tomatoes and bell pepper stars.
- Drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg