Description
Christmas Tree Pizza turns ordinary dinner into festive fun, delighting little ones with its playful shape and cheesy goodness. Families can gather around this whimsical meal, creating memories and enjoying a simple yet charming holiday treat that sparks joy at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Base:
- 1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Green Color Option:
- Green spinach sauce (optional)
- Green pesto sauce (optional)
Decorative Toppings:
- 4–5 cherry tomatoes
- 2–3 bell peppers (cut into stars or strips)
- 4–5 black olives (sliced)
- 3–4 pepperoni slices
- 2–3 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Gather all necessary equipment, including a baking sheet, parchment paper, rolling pin, and pizza cutting tools to streamline the preparation process.
- Unroll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface, ensuring an even, smooth texture that will support your festive tree design.
- Carefully craft Christmas tree silhouettes using a sharp knife or seasonal cookie cutter, transforming the dough into whimsical holiday shapes.
- Gently transfer the tree-shaped dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining their delicate tree-like structure.
- Apply a vibrant green spinach or traditional pizza sauce across the dough, creating a uniform base that mimics evergreen foliage.
- Generously scatter mozzarella cheese over the sauce, allowing it to create a snowy landscape across your pizza trees.
- Strategically place colorful ingredients like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, and pepperoni to represent playful Christmas ornaments.
- Create a golden yellow bell pepper star to crown the tree’s peak, adding a festive finishing touch.
- Brush the dough edges with olive oil to encourage a rich, golden-brown crust during baking.
- Position the pizza in a preheated oven and bake until the cheese melts completely and the edges turn a crisp, appetizing brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling period to set the cheese and prevent burning.
- Slice and serve the whimsical Christmas tree pizzas, inviting children to enjoy their edible holiday artwork.
Notes
- Swap pizza sauce with green pesto or spinach puree to enhance the tree-like appearance and add extra nutrients.
- Cut vegetables into tiny shapes like stars, circles, and triangles for more playful and engaging decoration that makes kids excited about eating.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pizza dough to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining the festive tree design.
- Prep veggies beforehand and let children arrange their own “ornaments” to transform cooking into a fun family activity that boosts creativity and engagement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg