CHEESY CHRISTMAS TREE PIZZA

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are thy cheese pulls! Mozzarella and classic pizza dough transform into cheesy Christmas tree pizza—a fun, festive appetizer. With every “branch” stuffed with cheese and covered in garlicky herb butter, this tasty treat is sure to spread joy.

Prep Time: 35 Minutes | Cook Time: 25 Minutes | Effort: Moderately Easy | Best Cooked On: Ooni Pizza Oven

• 28 oz. pizza dough
• 7 oz. pizza sauce
• 9 oz. mozzarella, cut into about 20 1-inch cubes
• 5 oz. butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped

1. Preheat your Ooni Pizza Oven to about 480°F (250°C).
2. In a small pan, melt the butter; mix in chopped garlic, parsley and rosemary and keep warm. Grease a baking sheet with a little of the melted butter.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to about ½-inch thick. Cut dough into 21–25 round discs (you’ll want a few extras for the “star” on top).
4. Place one cube of mozzarella in the center of each disc. Pinch and fold the dough over carefully, doing several folds/seams over the cheese. Then use your hand to roll each into a smooth ball. This helps reduce cheese leakage. Use leftover dough to cut out a star.
5. Arrange the dough balls seam-side down on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree, and place the star at the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the dough balls are golden-brown and cooked through; about 25 minutes.

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