Description
A festive centerpiece made from pizza dough, filled with melty cheese and garlic butter, perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) store-bought or homemade pizza dough
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded cheddar
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roll pizza dough into a 10×14-inch rectangle.
- Spread softened garlic butter evenly over the dough.
- Layer shredded mozzarella and cheddar on top.
- Trim the dough into a tree silhouette and cut horizontal strips on both sides, leaving a central trunk.
- Twist each strip twice or thrice and pinch the base to seal.
- Brush with egg wash, sprinkle Parmesan and herbs.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until golden.
Notes
Chill the shaped tree for 10 minutes before baking to keep twists tidy. Serve with marinara, pesto, or creamy ranch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg