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Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas

Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas are a fun, tasty finger food to whip up with kids over the holidays. Let's make them together.
Recipe Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 10 minutes
  • Servings for 4 people

Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas are one of those quick and easy recipes that let you set out an appetizer buffet in no time, so you can enjoy the Christmas holidays with your loved ones.

The Puff Pastry Trees we’re making today are tempting and really cute, and the recipe is so simple that you can even make it with the little ones, turning it into a fun Christmas activity. To make Christmas Tree Puff Pastry Pizzas you’ll need very few ingredients: Puff Pastry, tomato passata (smooth strained tomatoes), pizza mozzarella and slices of mini salami to “decorate” the Christmas Trees.

About ten minutes in the oven and the Mini Pizza Trees are ready to be served, crisp and fragrant: we’re sure no guest will be able to resist their aroma and their simple, irresistible flavor!

If you think Christmas Mini Pizzas are perfect for your holiday menu, we also recommend noting down the quick, tasty ideas you’ll find in our collection of the Best Recipes for Tasty Christmas Appetizers. If instead you’re looking for other simple recipes to make with the little ones (without any mishaps!), take a look here: Must-Try Christmas Desserts to Make with Kids.

Now everyone into the kitchen, puff pastry in hand: let’s whip up these tasty Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas in a flash!

Ingredients for 4 people

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Method

  1. To make the Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas, first season the tomato passata with salt, oil and oregano. Stir to combine and set aside.
    Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas, step 1: seasoning the tomato passata with salt, oil and oregano
  2. Unroll the sheet of puff pastry, cut out lots of trees with the cookie cutter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread about a tablespoon of tomato passata over each tree and top with a handful of shredded pizza mozzarella.
    Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas, step 2: cutting trees out of the puff pastry
    Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas, step 2: topping the trees with passata and mozzarella
  3. Finish decorating the trees with slices of mini salami, which will look like Christmas ornaments, and bake at 200 °C (400 °F) for about ten minutes.
    Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas, step 3: decorating the trees with slices of mini salami
  4. When they are crisp and golden, take your Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas out of the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
    Puff pastry pizza trees

Variations and Alternatives

You can decorate your Pizza Trees however you like, and even make several kinds: with black olives, with cooked ham cut into thin strips (to look like tree garlands) or in a white version using a creamy cheese such as stracchino or crescenza instead of the tomato passata.

Tips

When you cut the trees out of the puff pastry, don’t waste the scraps: knead them together again and roll them out with a rolling pin to cut out more trees to top. For baking, we recommend preheating the oven before putting them in: the sudden heat will make the pastry puff up nicely and turn wonderfully flaky.

Storage

Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas are best eaten right away, while they are at their crispiest, but if you have leftovers you can store them in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 2-3 days. When you’re ready to eat them, reheat them in a convection oven for a few minutes.

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