Save Festive, flaky, and cheesy, these puff pastry pizza bites shaped like Christmas trees make the perfect holiday appetizer or party snack.
I first served these at our family Christmas gathering and they disappeared in minutes
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry: 1 sheet (about 250 g) ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- Sauce: 3 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- Cheese: 100 g (about 1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese, 30 g (about 1/4 cup) grated parmesan cheese
- Vegetables & Toppings: 8 cherry tomatoes, halved, 8 black olives, pitted and sliced, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional), 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Seasonings: 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 16 Christmas tree shapes using a cookie cutter (or cut triangles for a tree effect).
- Step 3:
- Place the pastry trees on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 4:
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each tree, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Step 5:
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the sauce.
- Step 6:
- Decorate each tree with cherry tomato halves and olive slices to resemble ornaments.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle with dried oregano and a crack of black pepper.
- Step 8:
- Brush the exposed pastry edges lightly with olive oil for a golden finish.
- Step 9:
- Bake for 16 18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Step 10:
- Remove from oven, cool slightly, and garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve warm.
Save Our family looks forward to these bites every holiday season, creating warm memories with every bite
Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper, Christmas tree cookie cutter (or sharp knife), pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (puff pastry), dairy (cheese), and may contain traces of soy or nuts depending on the puff pastry brand. Always check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 95, Total Fat: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 3 g per serving
Save These festive bites bring joy and flavor to any gathering perfectly
Recipe Help
- → Can I prepare the pastry in advance?
Yes, you can cut and assemble the pastry bites up to a few hours ahead and keep them refrigerated until ready to bake.
- → What cheeses work best for topping?
Mozzarella and parmesan blend well to provide creamy melt and sharp flavor, but other firm cheeses can be used.
- → How do I get the pastry golden and flaky?
Brushing the edges with olive oil before baking helps achieve a golden and crispy finish.
- → Can I customize the toppings?
Certainly! Try adding cooked ham, pepperoni, or swapping basil for parsley to suit your taste.
- → Are these bites suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, using vegetarian cheese keeps these bites vegetarian-friendly.