Description
A beautifully shaped Vegetarian Pizza Christmas Tree topped with colorful vegetables, melted cheese, and herbs — perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Pizza dough – 1 lb
Pizza sauce – ½ cup
Mozzarella cheese – 1½ cups
Cherry tomatoes – 8 halves
Bell peppers (red, yellow, green) – ½ cup diced
Black olives – ¼ cup sliced
Olive oil – 2 tbsp
Garlic powder – 1 tsp
Italian herbs – 1 tsp
Fresh basil leaves – a few
Star-shaped cheese piece – for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Shape the pizza dough into a clear Christmas tree form with a small star at the top.
3. Spread the pizza sauce evenly, leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the surface.
5. Decorate with cherry tomatoes, diced bell peppers, and olives as ornaments.
6. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder and Italian herbs.
7. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegan version, use dairy-free mozzarella.
Add green pesto for a deeper “tree” color.
Let kids help decorate the tree with veggies for a festive family activity.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American