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Cheesy Christmas Tree Pizza Twists

Cheesy Christmas Tree Pizza Twists

These festive Cheesy Christmas Tree Pizza Twists are filled with ham, melted cheese, and herbed cream cheese before being baked until golden and brushed with garlic herb butter. They're perfect for Christmas parties, holiday appetizers, and festive family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Christmas tree twists
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 roll refrigerated pizza dough about 550g
  • 150 g herbed cream cheese spread
  • 200 g sliced cheese
  • 200 g sliced ham
  • 50 g garlic herb butter melted
  • 200 g cheddar or mozzarella cheese slices for the stars
  • 8 wooden skewers

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  3. Roll out the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface.
  4. Spread the herbed cream cheese over one half of the dough.
  5. Layer the sliced cheese and ham over the cream cheese.
  6. Fold the empty half of the dough over the filling and gently press the edges together.
  7. Cut the dough into 8 equal strips.
  8. Thread a wooden skewer through each strip.
  9. Fold the dough back and forth in decreasing lengths to create a Christmas tree shape.
  10. Place the trees on the prepared baking tray.
  11. Bake for 15 to 22 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
  12. Brush immediately with melted garlic herb butter.
  13. Use a small star-shaped cutter to cut stars from the cheese slices.
  14. Place a cheese star on the top of each tree and serve warm.

Notes

  • Mozzarella, cheddar, gouda, or Monterey Jack all work well.
  • Add pepperoni instead of ham for a pizza-style version.
  • Brush with garlic butter while still warm for maximum flavour.
  • Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.