Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Pizza Bites
Delightful puff pastry treats shaped like Christmas trees, filled with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and your favorite toppings, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry Ensure it is kept cold while working.
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce Can use homemade or store-bought.
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup diced pepperoni or toppings of your choice Consider veggies, olives, etc.
- 1 egg for egg wash Beaten before brushing.
- to taste Italian seasoning Optional for extra flavor.
Miscellaneous
- to dust flour for dusting the work surface
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet until it’s about 1/8 inch thick.
- Use a cookie cutter or knife to cut out tree shapes, aiming for an even number.
- Arrange half of the tree cutouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread about a tablespoon of pizza sauce on each shape, followed by a generous sprinkle of mozzarella and any desired toppings.
- Place the remaining tree cutouts on top and seal the edges by pressing them down firmly.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle some Italian seasoning if desired.
Baking
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed up beautifully.
- Serve warm and watch them disappear!
Notes
Store any uneaten pizza bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days. You can freeze assembled pizza bites before baking and then bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time. Consider alternatives for the egg wash or try different toppings for a unique twist.