Description
This Festive Christmas Pizza is a holiday show-stopper! Shaped like a Christmas tree (or round if you prefer), it’s topped with melty mozzarella, vibrant green veggies, and colorful toppings that look like ornaments. It’s easy, family-friendly, and perfect for Christmas parties, movie nights, or a fun dinner with kids.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Pizza Base
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1 store-bought pizza dough (or homemade)
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¾ cup pizza or marinara sauce
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1½–2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Festive Toppings
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1 cup broccoli florets or spinach (for the “tree”)
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Pepperoni slices (ornaments)
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Red & yellow bell peppers, diced
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Cooked chicken or sausage, crumbled (optional)
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Sliced olives (optional)
Decorations
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Cheese slices cut into stars (cheddar or mozzarella)
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Grated Parmesan cheese
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Italian seasoning
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking tray or pizza stone with parchment paper.
Step 2: Shape the Dough
Roll out pizza dough and shape it into:
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A Christmas tree shape (triangle with a small trunk), or
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A classic round pizza if preferred.
Step 3: Add Sauce & Cheese
Spread pizza sauce evenly, leaving a small border. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top.
Step 4: Decorate Festively
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Arrange broccoli or spinach in a tree shape.
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Add pepperoni, bell peppers, and chicken as “ornaments.”
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Place cheese stars on top and sprinkle Parmesan.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Step 6: Serve
Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm. Perfect with garlic dip or ranch!
Tips for Best Results
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Steam broccoli lightly before baking for a brighter green color.
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Use pre-shredded cheese for quick prep or fresh mozzarella for extra melt.
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Let kids decorate their own pizza for a fun activity.
Q/A Section
Q1: Can I make this pizza ahead of time?
Yes! Prep the pizza and refrigerate (unbaked) for up to 24 hours.
Q2: Can I make it vegetarian?
Absolutely—skip meat and load up on veggies.
Q3: Can I use crescent roll dough?
Yes! Crescent dough works great for a softer, buttery crust.
Q4: What cheeses work best?
Mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, or a pizza cheese blend.
Q5: Can I make mini Christmas pizzas?
Yes! Use small dough portions for individual mini pizzas.
