Description
Delight in the festive spirit with this Pull Apart Christmas Tree, a beautiful and delicious centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings. Made with fluffy bread dough, gooey mozzarella cheese, and aromatic herbs, this interactive treat invites family and friends to pull apart its flaky layers while sharing joyous moments. Easy to customize with your favorite fillings, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed overnight
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the thawed bread dough into golf ball-sized pieces and roll them into balls.
- In a bowl, mix the mozzarella cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and olive oil. Coat each dough ball in the cheesy mixture.
- Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheet in a triangular shape resembling a Christmas tree, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Let cool slightly before serving; drizzle with additional olive oil or melted butter if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg