Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Pizza
This Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Pizza is the ultimate holiday party centerpiece — golden, cheesy, and totally irresistible. Layers of pizza dough, gooey mozzarella, zesty sauce, and pepperoni come together in a fun Christmas tree shape that’s perfect for sharing. Brush it with garlic butter, bake until bubbly, and watch it disappear branch by branch. It’s festive, easy, and guaranteed to steal the show at any holiday gathering.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 7.8 oz cans refrigerated pizza crust
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ½ cups pizza sauce
- 20 pepperoni slices
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the base: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the tree: Unroll both pizza crusts and stack them on top of each other. Cut into a large triangle shape (think Christmas tree), then gently separate the two layers.
- Add the filling: Place one dough triangle on your baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the surface, then sprinkle on mozzarella and layer with pepperoni slices.
- Seal it up: Top with the second dough triangle and press lightly around the edges to seal.
- Make the branches: Using a sharp knife, cut horizontal slits about 1 ½ inches apart on both sides of the triangle, leaving a strip down the center for the “trunk.” Twist each strip a few times to create branches.
- Add the buttery goodness: Melt the butter in a small bowl, then stir in garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush it all over the dough for that golden, flavorful finish.
- Bake and serve: Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and baked through. Sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh basil before serving — then stand back and admire your masterpiece before it disappears!