Cheesy Garlic Pull-apart Christmas Tree | Diane Morrisey
Cheesy Garlic Pull-apart Christmas Tree
30 mins prepServes 6
This festive Cheesy Garlic Pull-apart Christmas Tree is a delightful and melty treat perfect for the holidays. Made with pizza dough and mozzarella sticks, it’s brushed with a flavorful garlic herb butter and served warm with marinara for dipping.
1: Preheat oven to 450°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2: Cut mozzarella sticks into 1” pieces and set aside.
3: On a floured surface, divide pizza dough into two pieces.
4: Stretch and roll each piece of dough into a long rectangle, then cut dough into 2” squares (33 total).
5: Wrap a dough square around each piece of mozzarella, forming tightly sealed balls.
6: Place balls seam-side down on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree (they should be touching).
7: Brush egg wash on dough balls.
8: Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
9: Meanwhile, whisk together melted butter, Parmesan, garlic, and herbs.
10: Brush the mixture on baked pizza balls.
11: Serve warm with marinara for dipping.
