Description
This Spinach & Cheese Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Bread is a fun and festive appetizer that transforms simple pizza dough into a visually stunning holiday centerpiece. Layers of creamy spinach and three cheeses are rolled, twisted, and baked into a golden, pull-apart tree that encourages sharing and laughter. Minimal prep and bake times make it perfect for busy hosts, while optional variations like bacon bits or sun-dried tomatoes allow creative twists. Serve warm with marinara or garlic butter glaze for a crowd-pleasing addition to any Christmas party or holiday spread.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Combine cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a bowl until smooth
2. Add fully drained spinach and stir until evenly blended
3. Roll out one dough sheet on a floured surface to a 1/4-inch-thick rectangle
4. Spread spinach-cheese mixture over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border
5. Top with second dough sheet and press edges to seal
6. Cut dough into a large triangle and transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet
7. Make horizontal cuts on both sides of the triangle, leaving the center intact
8. Twist each branch 2-3 times to reveal filling
9. Form a small star or ball from scraps and place atop as a tree topper
10. Brush entire tree with melted butter or egg wash and sprinkle Italian herbs
11. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden
12. Brush warm tree with garlic butter glaze before serving
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pull-apart slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: spinach bread, pull-apart bread, christmas appetizer, holiday bread, spinach cheese bread, festive appetizer, tree bread, christmas party food