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 a holiday party and they were a huge hit with kids and adults alike
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
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape pastry:
- 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).
- Arrange:
- Place the pastry trees on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add sauce:
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each tree, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add cheese:
- Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the sauce.
- Decorate:
- Decorate each tree with cherry tomato halves and olive slices to resemble ornaments.
- Season:
- Sprinkle with dried oregano and a crack of black pepper.
- Brush:
- Brush the exposed pastry edges lightly with olive oil for a golden finish.
- Bake:
- Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve:
- Remove from oven, cool slightly, and garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve warm.
Save This recipe brought smiles to my whole family during our holiday gathering
Serving Suggestions
Serve these bites with extra pizza sauce or a side salad for a complete appetizer.
Variations
For a meaty version, add finely chopped cooked ham or pepperoni. Swap basil for parsley or add red pepper flakes for extra color and spice.
Storage
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to keep pastry crisp.
Save Enjoy these festive bites warm for the best flavor and texture.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of pastry is used for these bites?
Ready-rolled puff pastry provides a flaky and airy base that crisps beautifully when baked.
- → Can I prepare these ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble them in advance and refrigerate briefly before baking for freshness.
- → What cheeses are included in the topping?
A combination of shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan adds creamy melt and sharpness.
- → How are the festive decorations made?
Halved cherry tomatoes and sliced black olives are arranged to resemble ornaments on the pastry trees.
- → Is there a recommended baking temperature and time?
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for about 16–18 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden.