Description
Christmas Tree Pizzas are a festive treat that combines holiday cheer with delicious flavors. These charming mini pizzas, shaped like Christmas trees, are topped with vibrant pesto, melted mozzarella, and colorful veggies, making them a hit at any holiday gathering. Perfect for family fun in the kitchen, these pizzas not only taste great but also create lasting memories as you decorate and bake together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out triangle shapes resembling Christmas trees using a knife or cookie cutter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread pesto sauce evenly over each tree-shaped pizza base.
- Top with shredded mozzarella, diced bell peppers, olives, and cherry tomatoes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg