Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Easy Recipes Cheesy special occasion Tree Bread! This delightful pull-apart bread is not only visually appealing in its charming tree shape but also packed with creamy, cheesy goodness. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it encourages sharing and mingling among guests. The combination of cream cheese and mozzarella creates a rich filling, while the optional marinara sauce adds a tangy dip that will keep everyone coming back for more. Whether you’re hosting a cozy family dinner or a lively party, this recipe will undoubtedly become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (or crescent dough sheet)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Marinara or pizza sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a clean surface and cut into 32 equal squares.
- Place about 1 teaspoon of cheese filling in each square and fold the dough around it to form balls.
- Arrange the balls seam-side down on the baking sheet in aspecial occasion tree shape.
- Brush each ball with beaten egg using a pastry brush.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm with marinara or pizza sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg