Pull Apart Christmas Tree
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this Pull Apart Christmas Tree, a delightful and interactive appetizer that combines gooey mozzarella and herb-infused pizza dough. Perfect for family nights or impressing guests, this festive centerpiece allows everyone to tear off their own cheesy branch, creating unforgettable moments around the table. Easy to customize and quick to prepare, it’s sure to become a seasonal favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen pizza dough (thawed)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 tbsp pesto sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed pizza dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 0.5 inches thick.
- Spread the pesto evenly over the dough and generously sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cut the dough into triangle shapes and arrange them on the baking sheet in a tree shape, leaving space between each piece.
- Drizzle olive oil over the dough and sprinkle Italian herbs on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly; serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg