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Create Festive Christmas Tree Pizza

Create Festive Christmas Tree Pizza
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Festive Christmas Tree Pizza is a fun and delicious holiday dish that combines classic pizza flavors with a vibrant, eye-catching Christmas tree shape. Perfect for parties, family dinners, or kids’ snacks, this pizza is easy to make, customizable, and sure to add holiday cheer to your table.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing crust)

Toppings

  • Green bell pepper, thinly sliced (for tree needles)
  • Red bell pepper, thinly sliced (for ornaments)
  • Black olives, thinly sliced (for decorative baubles)
  • Pepperoni slices or cooked sausage pieces (optional, for meaty topping)
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a large triangle shape, roughly mimicking the outline of a Christmas tree. Ensure the dough is evenly rolled to allow consistent baking and keep it thick enough to hold toppings while remaining crisp.
  2. Add the Sauce: Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a half-inch border along the edges for the crust. This base layer provides moisture and flavor to every slice.
  3. Sprinkle the Cheese: Generously cover the tomato sauce with shredded mozzarella cheese, making sure each part of the tree is well-covered for a gooey melted blanket.
  4. Decorate with Toppings: Arrange the bell peppers in a branches pattern, using green slices as needles and red slices as playful ornaments. Add black olive slices as extra decorative baubles and optional pepperoni or sausage pieces for a meaty touch. Get creative and festive here!
  5. Bake to Perfection: Place the pizza on a preheated baking sheet or pizza stone and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Once baked, sprinkle freshly chopped basil or parsley on top for a bright, fresh finish. Slice the pizza like a pie, serving each triangular piece as a mini tree branch.

Notes

  • Preheat your oven fully before baking to achieve a crispy crust.
  • Use a pizza stone if possible for pizzeria-style crust texture.
  • Cut bell peppers and olives thinly for easy eating and even topping distribution.
  • Avoid overloading toppings to prevent soggy dough and uneven cooking.
  • Brush the crust with olive oil before baking to add a golden shine and flavor.

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Keywords: Christmas pizza, festive pizza, holiday appetizer, Christmas tree pizza, party pizza, kid-friendly pizza

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