These little Christmas tree pizzas are as fun to make as they are to eat. Store-bought pizza dough is rolled out and cut into trees with a large cookie cutter, then the kids add sauce, cheese and their own ornaments: pepperoni, olives, bell pepper and a little star on top. They bake in about 10 minutes, or cook in the air fryer even faster, and they make a cheerful supper or holiday party snack.
Why You’ll Love It
- Kids can make their own. Everyone decorates a tree.
- Ready in about 25 minutes.
- Oven or air fryer. Both work.
What You Need
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 tbsp sliced black olives
- 1 small yellow bell pepper (for star shapes)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- flour (for rolling)
How to Make Christmas Tree Pizzas
- Heat the oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Roll the dough on a floured counter about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out trees with a large tree cookie cutter, or cut triangles with a knife. Re-roll the scraps once.
- Place the trees on the pans and brush the edges with olive oil.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce on each tree and top with mozzarella.
- Decorate with pepperoni, green pepper and olives as ornaments. Cut small stars from the yellow pepper and put one at the top of each tree.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and serve warm.
Tips
- Keep the sauce thin so the trees keep their shape.
- Air fryer: cook 2 or 3 at a time at 375°F for 5 to 7 minutes.
- A small star cookie cutter makes neat stars from cheese slices or peppers.
Serving and Storing
Serve hot with extra sauce for dipping. Leftovers keep 3 days in the fridge; reheat in the air fryer or oven for a crisp crust.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use crescent dough or biscuit dough?
Yes. Bake at the temperature on the package and watch the time, as they cook faster.
Can I make them ahead?
Cut the trees and keep them covered in the fridge for a few hours. Add toppings just before baking.
What other toppings work?
Cherry tomato halves, sausage crumbles or spinach all make good ornaments.
Christmas Tree Pizzas
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Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 tbsp sliced black olives
- 1 small yellow bell pepper for star shapes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- flour for rolling
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Roll the dough on a floured counter about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out trees with a large tree cookie cutter, or cut triangles with a knife. Re-roll the scraps once.
- Place the trees on the pans and brush the edges with olive oil.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce on each tree and top with mozzarella.
- Decorate with pepperoni, green pepper and olives as ornaments. Cut small stars from the yellow pepper and put one at the top of each tree.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and serve warm.
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