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Pull-Apart Christmas Tree

Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Tree for Festive Gatherings

This Pull-Apart Christmas Tree is a visually stunning cheesy appetizer that's perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 12 oz Mozzarella Sticks or string cheese for a similar texture
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour for dusting
  • 1 lb Pizza Dough store-bought or homemade
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter for brushing after baking
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated preferred
For the Herbs
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley or adjust according to taste
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Rosemary or adjust according to taste
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Basil or adjust according to taste
  • 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional for spice
For Serving
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • small bowl
  • Knife
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pull-Apart Christmas Tree
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Flour your work surface generously and divide the pizza dough into two pieces. Roll each into a 12-inch long rectangle and cut into 2-inch squares.
  3. Wrap each square around a mozzarella stick and arrange them seam-side down in a Christmas tree shape on the baking sheet.
  4. Whisk the egg for an egg wash and brush it over the dough balls. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Melt butter, whisk in Parmesan, herbs, and red pepper flakes. Brush over warm bread after baking and serve with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This Pull-Apart Christmas Tree is great for making ahead and can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Enjoy warm and freshly baked!

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