Description
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Pizza Bites are festive, flaky mini pizzas shaped like Christmas trees. Made with puff pastry, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella, these bite-sized appetizers are perfect for holiday parties or cozy family gatherings. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, they bring a fun, flavorful twist to traditional holiday snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 rectangular roll Puff Pastry – provides a light, flaky base
- 1/2 cup Tomato Passata – gives rich pizza flavor
- 1/2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil – enhances taste and texture
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt – balances flavor
- 1/8 teaspoon Dried Oregano (optional) – adds Italian aroma
- 1 Mozzarella Ball – creates gooey, melty topping
- Mini Pepperoni or Vegetables (optional) – adds festive color and extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut out Christmas tree shapes using a cookie cutter. Remove excess pastry and arrange trees on the sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix tomato passata with olive oil, salt, and oregano to create the pizza sauce.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce over each pastry tree using a spoon.
- Top each with shredded mozzarella and mini pepperoni or your preferred toppings.
- Bake on the lower oven rack for about 15 minutes or until the pastry is golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Serve immediately while warm and flaky.
Notes
- Thaw puff pastry overnight in the fridge for best results.
- Assemble the pizza bites ahead and freeze unbaked for up to 3 months.
- Bake from frozen by adding 3–5 minutes to the baking time.
- Avoid using too much sauce to prevent sogginess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat at 375°F (190°C) for 5–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 69
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 108 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.5 mg
Keywords: Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Pizza Bites, holiday appetizers, festive snacks, mini pizzas, Christmas party food, puff pastry recipes, easy holiday recipes