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Create Delicious Cheesy Festive Pizza Trees at Home

Cheesy Festive Pizza Trees made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Assorted toppings bell peppers, olives, cherry tomatoes
  • Flour for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
  • Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut the dough into triangle shapes resembling tree segments.
  • Spread pizza sauce on each triangular piece of dough.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
  • Add toppings of your choice to the cheese layer.
  • Transfer the triangles to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven, allow to cool briefly, and serve immediately.