Amazing Pesto Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread
Create a festive and delicious Pesto Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread. This savory bread is perfect for holiday gatherings, shaped like a Christmas tree and bursting with pesto flavor. It’s a fun and interactive appetizer that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13.8 ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/4 cup prepared pesto
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Unroll the pizza dough and spread it out on a lightly floured surface.
- In a small bowl, mix together the pesto, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the pesto mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll up the dough lengthwise, like a jelly roll.
- Cut the rolled dough into 1-inch thick slices.
- Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet in a Christmas tree shape. Start with a wider base and gradually narrow towards the top. Leave a small space between each slice so they can expand.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- If desired, garnish with fresh parsley and cherry tomatoes before serving.
- Let cool slightly before pulling apart and enjoying.
Notes
- You can make your own pesto for a fresher flavor.
- Feel free to add other cheeses like mozzarella or provolone.
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.
- This bread is best served warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
