Description
Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and festive Christmas Tree Pizza! Perfect as a quick holiday snack, a kid-friendly dinner, or an easy party appetizer, this easy recipe combines classic pizza flavors with a whimsical seasonal twist. Whether you’re looking for creative food ideas, easy dinner recipes, or holiday snack inspiration, these cheesy, tree-shaped pizzas are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Great for breakfast ideas, lunchbox treats, or festive dinner ideas during the Christmas season!
Ingredients
1 pound pizza dough
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup mini pepperoni slices
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
1 tablespoon flour (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
3. Use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out tree shapes. Reroll scraps and repeat.
4. Place dough trees on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Spoon a small amount of sauce onto each tree, spreading evenly.
6. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
7. Decorate with mini pepperoni or your favorite toppings.
8. Lightly brush edges with olive oil (optional).
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden.
10. Cool for a few minutes before serving. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired.
Notes
For best shape, use a sharp cookie cutter and don’t overload with toppings.
These can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
You can freeze baked pizzas for up to 2 months; reheat at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas Tree Pizza, holiday snack, easy dinner, food ideas