Description
This festive pull-apart Christmas tree appetizer features a creamy blend of Havarti, Parmesan, and cream cheese, wrapped in golden pizza dough and topped with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Havarti cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 sheet refrigerated pizza dough (about 13 oz)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
- 1 tbsp chopped thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg, beaten (for brushing)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded Havarti, grated Parmesan, parsley, rosemary, thyme, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Unroll pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to a rectangle about 14×10 inches.
- Cut out a large triangle for the tree shape. Use leftover dough to form a trunk and branches if desired. Place triangle on prepared baking sheet.
- Spread cheese mixture evenly over the triangle, leaving about 1/2 inch from the edges.
- Roll out remaining dough and cut a matching triangle. Place over the filling and pinch edges to seal.
- Make horizontal cuts about 1 inch apart along both sides of the tree, leaving the center intact. Twist each branch 2-3 times to expose filling.
- Brush the entire tree with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds and extra herbs if desired.
- Bake for 22-26 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cream Cheese, Havarti, Parmesan, Christmas Tree, Appetizer