Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread

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My Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread is So Good!

This Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread is one of those recipes that makes me feel like I’m winning at the holidays.

It’s so simple—store-bought pizza dough, mozzarella sticks, and a little marinara for dipping—It’s festive, fun, and always a hit with my family.

The kids love helping roll the dough around the cheese (and, let’s be honest, sneaking a piece or two), and when it comes out of the oven, all golden and buttery, there’s this moment where we all just stop and admire it.

Then we dig in. It’s the kind of holiday snack we look forward to year after year.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Pizza dough: I always use store-bought pizza dough for this recipe, but you can make your own!
• Mozzarella cheese sticks: These are easy to slice and use to stuff the rolls! You could also use cubed, low-moisture mozzarella cheese instead.
• Italian seasoning and garlic powder: Sprinkling these two in each roll to add flavor!
• Egg and water: You’ll use this to make the egg wash! Brushing the dough with egg wash helps the dough brown.
• Butter: Melted butter adds flavor to the rolls!
• Fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese: You’ll top the Christmas tree pull-apart bread with these! Make sure to finely chop the parsley so it’s easy to evenly sprinkle.
• Marinara sauce: I usually use store-bought marinara sauce, but if you want to make your own my recipe only takes 30 minutes.

Popular Additions

• Add turkey pepperoni. Add slices of turkey or vegetarian pepperoni on top of the mozzarella cheese before sealing the rolls!
• Add a dollop of marinara sauce inside the rolls. This would make each roll cheesy and saucy.
• Add pesto. You could also add pesto to the center of each roll!
• Make rolls garlicky. Mix a minced garlic clove in the melted butter, then brush over the pull-apart bread.

How to Make Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

Tips for Making the Best Christmas Tree Cheese Bread

1. Bake the extra pieces on the side. This recipe makes about 3 extra dough balls, so you can bake them just on the side in the same pan.
2. Don’t worry about making all the dough equal in size. Some will be bigger than others and that’s totally fine because you can place them in the shape of a Christmas tree however you like.
3. Use a parchment-lined baking sheet. If you don’t, this pull-apart bread Christmas tree will stick to the pan!
4. Allow the dough to come to room temperature. This will make it easier to roll and shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Christmas Appetizer Recipes:

• Christmas Wreath Salad
• Cranberry Brie Bites
• Christmas Tree Vegetable Platter
• Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
• Cranberry Baked Brie
• Crudite Platter
• Baked Brie Appetizer
• Cranberry Salsa
• Focaccia Charcuterie Board
• Brie Stuffed Meatballs

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Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread

This Christmas tree pull-apart bread is my go-to for holiday gatherings made with pizza dough, mozzarella cheese, and marinara for dipping!

5 from 10 votes

Author Yumna Jawad

Servings 8 servings

Course Dessert

Calories 265

Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 16 minutes mins

Total Time 41 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 pound prepared pizza dough
• ▢ 8 mozzarella cheese sticks
• ▢ 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 1 tablespoon water
• ▢ 2 tablespoons butter melted
• ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
• ▢ 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1 cup marinara sauce for serving

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Allow the prepared dough to come to room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Cut each mozzarella cheese stick into 4 pieces to make 32 bite size pieces. Then, roll the dough and cut into 32 squares.
• Place one mozzarella cheese cube on top of each of the dough squares. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and garlic powder on top of each. Fold the edges into the center, pinch them closed, and then roll the ball in your hands.
• Transfer the balls to the prepared baking sheet, placing them seam-side down in the shape of a tree with a small trunk at the bottom (you will have 3 extras that you can bake on the side). Whisk the egg and water in a small bowl and brush each ball with the egg wash.
• Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted. When the rolls are done cooking, brush the melted butter on top, and sprinkle them with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately with marinara or your favorite sauce for dipping.

Equipment

• Aluminum Sheet Pans

Notes

Storage: Kept in an airtight container in the fridge, the bread will last for up to 3 days! You can reheat the bread in a 350°F oven (or toaster oven) until warmed through. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2ounces, Calories: 265kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 46mg, Sodium: 818mg, Potassium: 111mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 312IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 41mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

Cuisine American

Course: Dessert