If you’re searching for a Christmas appetizer that’s also a delightful centerpiece, then you’ve found it! This easy, crowd-pleasing Christmas tree pull-apart bread brings cheesy, herby pizza vibes to your table effortlessly. With store-bought pizza dough and mozzarella sticks, you can whip up this festive bread in under an hour, perfect for those last-minute additions to your spread. Here’s how to make it:
Pull-Apart Christmas Tree
- 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough
- Egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water)
- 7 mozzarella sticks
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- Marinara sauce (warmed (for serving))
- Preheat your oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the mozzarella sticks into 1-inch pieces and set them aside.
- On a floured surface, divide the pizza dough into two pieces. Stretch and roll each piece of dough into a long rectangle, then cut the dough into 2-inch squares (you’ll need 33 squares in total).
- Wrap each piece of mozzarella with a dough square, forming tightly sealed balls. Place the balls seam-side down on the baking sheet, arranging them in the shape of a Christmas tree so they touch each other. Brush the egg wash over the dough balls and bake until they turn golden, which should take about 15 to 20 minutes.
- While the pizza balls are baking, whisk together the melted butter, Parmesan, and herbs. Once the pizza balls are done, brush them with this mixture. Serve the warm pull-apart bread with marinara sauce for dipping. Enjoy your festive treat!
