Special occasion tree
Special occasion tree is a festive, cheese-filled appetizer that brings joy to any holiday gathering. Shaped like a special occasion tree, this delightful dish is made with soft mozzarella wrapped in pizza dough, creating a fun and shareable treat everyone will love. Perfect for parties, its stunning presentation and gooey center will impress your guests while encouraging togetherness during celebrations. Customize it with your favorite herbs and spices for an extra flavor kick! Serve warm with dips or as part of a charcuterie board, making it an irresistible centerpiece for your festive table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 23 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pizza doughs
- 300g mozzarella (for baking)
- 40g butter
- 1/2 bunch parsley (fresh)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Cut mozzarella into coarse pieces.
- Slice each pizza dough into four strips vertically, then cut each strip into four squares.
- Place mozzarella in each square of dough, fold gently, and roll into balls—aim for 23 balls total.
- Arrange the dough balls on a baking tray in a tree shape, starting with six at the bottom and decreasing by one ball per layer.
- For egg wash, separate yolk from white, mix yolk with a splash of water.
- Brush all dough balls with egg wash and bake for about 15 minutes until golden.
- While baking, melt butter with chopped garlic and parsley.
- Brush baked Special occasion tree generously with garlic butter before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Find it online: https://myrecipestories.com/special-occasion-tree/