Description
This Holiday Wreath Pizza is a festive, easy-to-make dish that combines bright pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and golden pizza crust. Perfect for Christmas parties or cozy nights in, this 6-ingredient recipe is a fun and beautiful centerpiece that tastes as good as it looks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated pizza crust: base for the wreath, soft and easy to shape
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce: adds tangy tomato flavor
- 10–12 small mozzarella balls: melt into creamy bites
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved: juicy and colorful topping
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce: vibrant green color and basil aroma
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, shredded and divided: fresh garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil: for brushing the crust
- Salt and pepper to taste: enhances overall flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll refrigerated pizza dough and shape it into a large ring, leaving an open circle in the center to resemble a wreath.
- Prebake the dough for 8–9 minutes until slightly set and lightly golden.
- Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the partially baked crust.
- Arrange cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls evenly around the wreath. Gently press them into the dough.
- Drizzle pesto sauce across the top and sprinkle half the shredded basil leaves.
- Brush olive oil over the outer crust edges and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake for another 10–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then top with remaining basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Shape the dough using a small bowl in the center for a perfect wreath circle.
- Prebake the dough to prevent sogginess when adding toppings.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Customize with pepperoni, roasted vegetables, or vegan cheese for different versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of wreath)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Holiday Wreath Pizza, festive pizza wreath, Christmas pizza, easy holiday recipe, pizza wreath recipe, holiday family meal, edible holiday wreath