Description
These Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas are a festive and fun holiday treat, perfect for family gatherings or parties. With their vibrant tree-shaped crust and customizable toppings, they are sure to be a hit at any holiday celebration.
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough
- Tomato Sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Pepperoni (optional)
- Bell Peppers (for decoration)
- Olives (for decoration)
- Oregano
- Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and cut it into triangle shapes resembling Christmas trees.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on each pizza, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Decorate the pizzas using bell peppers to create tree branches, and use olives or pepperoni for additional decoration.
- Sprinkle oregano and Italian seasoning on top.
- Place the pizzas on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for a minute or two before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, swap the mozzarella cheese for a dairy-free alternative.
- You can make the dough and toppings ahead of time and store them in the fridge until ready to bake.
- Experiment with other toppings like mushrooms, spinach, or tomatoes for a more varied flavor.
- For gluten-free options, use a gluten-free pizza dough.
- Make sure to keep an eye on the mini pizzas while baking to prevent them from overcooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg