Flaky puff pastry bites shaped like Christmas trees, topped with cheese, tomatoes, and olives for a festive snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Puff Pastry
01 - 1 sheet (about 8.8 oz) ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed if frozen
→ Sauce
02 - 3 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara sauce
→ Cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 3.5 oz)
04 - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 oz)
→ Vegetables & Toppings
05 - 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 8 black olives, pitted and sliced
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 16 Christmas tree shapes using a cookie cutter or cut triangles for a tree effect.
03 - Place the pastry trees on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each tree, leaving a small border around the edges.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the sauce.
06 - Decorate each tree with cherry tomato halves and olive slices to resemble ornaments.
07 - Sprinkle dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper over the top.
08 - Brush the exposed pastry edges lightly with olive oil for a golden finish.
09 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the cheese is melted.
10 - Remove from oven, cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.
