These kids pizza Christmas trees are the most adorable holiday appetizer for the little ones. Easy to make in no time, they’re fun, entertaining, and so yummy!
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When comes the holiday season, adults love to mingle around some fancy appetizers and a festive dinner. Meanwhile, most children barely touch any food and prefer to play rather than sitting down for dinner. We’ve all been there too when we were kids, right? Now what if we baked something extra special for the kids to fill their little belly too?
These mini puff pastry pizzas in the shape of a Christmas tree are very festive, fun, and always a hit among the little ones and adults too! Learn how to make them too, with just 3 ingredients. It’s super easy and the recipe comes in many possible variations, both in sweet and savory versions.
Kids Pizza Christmas Tree are…
- A festive appetizer idea for the holidays
- A kid-friendly puff pastry pizza
- Quick to prepare and easy to assemble
- A fun baking project to do with your kids
What kind of puff pastry should I use?
Fresh or frozen puff pastry work for this recipe. If choosing frozen, leave to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using. I recommend puff pastry in a rectangular shape if possible. This will ensure equal size Christmas trees. If puff pastry discs are your only option, cut them into a large rectangle and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes out of the scraps. This way, nothing goes to waste, or almost.
How to shape kids pizza Christmas trees?
- Using a large knife or a pizza roller, cut the puff pastry into strips on the short side of your puff pastry. Each strip will be around 1-inch (2,5 cm) width or slightly less.
- Carefully lift one pizza puff pastry strip and lay in flat in front of you.
- Fold it upside down into a Christmas tree shape, making the bottom fold longer than the other ones, the last one being very short (it’s the top of the tree). The Christmas trees usually come together in 3 or 4 folds.
- Insert a stick down through the middle to hold the tree, and lay them flat onto a baking sheet.
Possible variations
There are plenty of possible filling variations to these puff pastry Christmas tree appetizers, both in sweet and savory versions. Here are just a few ideas:
- Use pesto rosso, tapenade, or Boursin instead of the pizza sauce and green pesto fillings.
- Make a ham and cheese version on top of the tomato pizza sauce. Note that you can use cheese slices instead of grated cheese (Cheddar, Gouda, Gruyère are all good candidates for this recipe).
- Create a cream cheese and smoked salmon version, with fresh chives or dill (if your little ones like herbs).
- Create a sweet Christmas tree snack, using chocolate spread (Nutella) or Biscoff spread.
Can I make a pizza dough version?
Yes, you could use a ready-to-use or homemade pizza dough to make these Christmas tree appetizers! If doing so, there is no need to brush with egg wash before baking. Be aware that the result will be slightly different, both visually and in terms of texture and flavor.
Storing and make-ahead instructions
You can make these pizza Christmas trees ahead of time. Instead of brushing with egg wash, flash-freeze on a baking sheet for 1 hour, then transfer to a freezing bag. When ready to bake, brush the frozen pizza trees with egg wash and bake, still frozen, in a preheated oven. You may need to bake a few minutes longer than when you bake them fresh.
Leftovers keep in an airtight container for a couple of days. Reheat them for a few minutes in a 350°F (180°C) preheated oven, covering with foil if needed. Do not reheat in a microwave, or the pizza Christmas tree will become soggy, loosing their characteristic crispy texture.
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Kids Pizza Christmas Trees
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Diet: Vegetarian
These kids pizza Christmas trees are the most adorable holiday appetizer for the little ones. Easy to make in no time, they’re fun, entertaining, and so yummy!
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Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 2 Tablespoons pizza sauce*
- 2 Tablespoons green pesto*
- 1.5 ounces (45g) grated cheese
- 1 egg yolk, for brushing
- Sesame seeds, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out a puff pastry over a sheet of parchment paper. Spread tomato sauce on one side, green pesto on the other side, and sprinkle grated cheese over in an even layer. Cover with the second puff pastry, making the extremities fit.
- Using a large knife or a pizza roller, cut the puff pastry into strips, about 1-inch (2,5 cm) width. Then, using your hands, fold the strips to make the Christmas tree shape, and insert a stick down through the middle to hold the tree. Transfer the Christmas trees to the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash, sprinkle some sesame seeds, and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden. Re-shape slightly if needed to ensure they keep their Christmas tree shape. Let cool for 5 minutes, and enjoy!
Notes
* Alternatively, you can use only one filling, and also replace with various fillings of choice (red pesto, tapenade, Boursin, etc.).
Recipe inspired and adapted from The Little Blog Of Vegan.
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