Mini Christmas Tree Pizza
A whimsical pizza shaped like a Christmas tree, adorned with vibrant toppings, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 Pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup Pizza sauce
Toppings
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese Freshly grated preferred
- 12-15 slices Pepperoni slices For decoration
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For brushing
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning For flavor
- Green bell pepper Small pieces for decoration
- Flour For dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Dust a clean surface with a light layer of flour and roll out the pizza dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut the rolled-out dough into a triangle shape, resembling an evergreen Christmas tree.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, ensuring even coverage.
- Decorate with pepperoni slices, arranging them to resemble ornaments.
- Use small pieces of green bell pepper as decorations.
- Brush the edges and crust with olive oil.
- Dust with Italian seasoning.
Baking
- Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
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Notes
Serve on a festive platter and consider offering dipping sauce like marinara or ranch dressing. For leftovers, cool before storing in an airtight container. Reheat at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes. Variations include veggie toppings, pesto base, or gluten-free dough.