Easy Puff Pastry Pizza Christmas Tree Recipe
If you're looking for a show stopping yet simple festive appetizer, this Christmas tree pizza pastry is your go-to recipe. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy nights at home, it combines the crisp, buttery layers of puff pastry with classic pizza flavors in a stunning Christmas tree shape.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Oven tray
Ingredients
- 320 g ready rolled puff pastry
- 100 g passata
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 8-10 pepperoni
- 80 g mozzarella
- 5 g basil
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 200°C (400°F). Unroll the puff pastry on a parchment paper on a board or a baking tray. To achieve that classic Christmas tree shape, either freehand it with a sharp knife or use a template. For beginners, drawing a tree shape on an A4 piece of paper and cutting around it works wonders. Once the tree shape is cut out, cut out a star with a cutter or by hand on a piece of the cut out pastry. Lightly score the edges with a knife to create a crust and poke holes in the center with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.
- Spread the passata evenly over the base of your Christmas tree pizza pastry, stopping just short of the edges to leave a clean crust, this helps keeps the edges crisp. Add a generous sprinkle of Italian seasoning over the passata along with the mozzarella.
- Add pepperoni then carefully transfer your Christmas tree pizza pastry onto a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Once out of the oven, let your pizza pastry cool for a few minutes before adding fresh basil leaves. The green garnish enhances the festive tree look and brings a fresh, herbal twist to the rich flavors. Slice into pieces and serve warm.
Notes
While pepperoni and mozzarella are classics, you can experiment with other toppings like diced bell peppers, olives, or even pineapple for a unique twist.
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