Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread
A festive pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree, stuffed with gooey mozzarella and brushed with garlic butter. Fun, shareable, and perfect as a holiday appetizer or party centerpiece.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- pastry brush
- knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- optional marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide pizza dough into 32 small pieces. Flatten each piece and place a cube of mozzarella in the center. Pinch to seal and shape into a ball.
- Arrange dough balls seam-side down on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree (triangle with a trunk).
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, and parsley. Brush mixture generously over the dough balls.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is melted inside.
- Serve warm with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Serve warm with marinara or ranch dipping sauce. You can use store-bought pizza dough for convenience, or homemade dough for extra flavor. For variety, fill with cheddar, pepper jack, or even a spinach-artichoke mixture.