Christmas Tree Pizza
Create a festive and delicious holiday treat with this easy Christmas Tree Pizza recipe! Shaped like a Christmas tree, it’s perfect for family fun and customizable with your favorite toppings. Cook it in the oven or air fryer for a quick and tasty celebration!
Ingredients
- Pizza dough homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons pizza sauce marinara or tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Toppings of choice e.g., pepperoni, fresh basil
Instructions
Preheat Your Equipment
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F or your oven to 370°F for a couple of minutes.
Prepare the Dough
- Lightly flour a surface or pastry mat.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a flat sheet.
- Use a knife or pizza cutter to shape the dough into a large triangle to mimic a Christmas tree.
Bake the Base
- Place the shaped dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or air fryer basket.
- Bake in the oven or air fryer for about 5 minutes to partially cook the base.
Add the Sauce and Cheese
- Remove the dough from the oven or air fryer.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce evenly across the surface of the dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the top, covering the sauce.
Decorate the Pizza
- Arrange pepperoni slices like garlands across the tree.
- Add fresh basil leaves for a festive pop of green or use additional toppings like olives or bell peppers for decoration.
Cook the Pizza
- For air fryer cooking, place the decorated pizza in the basket and cook for 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If using an oven, bake for another 3-4 minutes until the crust is golden and the toppings are perfectly cooked.
- Serve and Enjoy