Description
Pioneer Woman’s Christmas Tree Pizza is a pizza shaped like a Christmas tree, decorated with colorful toppings that resemble ornaments. The pizza dough is arranged into a tree shape, and topped with sauce, cheese, and a variety of festive toppings, creating a fun and tasty holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
- Olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a large triangle shape to resemble a Christmas tree. Use a sharp knife to trim and shape the edges if needed. Place the shaped dough on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with olive oil: Lightly brush the dough with olive oil to help it bake up crispy and golden.
- Spread the sauce: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add the cheese and toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Arrange the pepperoni, olives, cherry tomatoes, green and yellow bell peppers as “ornaments” to decorate the tree. Use the bell peppers to create a “garland” effect if desired.
- Bake the pizza: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for a pop of green. Slice and serve hot.