Ingredients:

  • 1 lb premade pizza dough
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 pepperoni slices

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pizza dough into an oval shape approximately 1/4 inch (6mm) thick.
  3. Cut the oval into a triangle shape with a rounded top. For a pull-apart style, cut the triangle into smaller horizontal strips with tiny gaps between them.
  4. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet and slightly pinch the branches for a natural look.
  5. Brush the edges of the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano.
  6. Spread marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch (1cm) border.
  7. Layer the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  8. Arrange diced green peppers in clusters, then scatter black olives and cherry tomatoes across the branches as ornaments.
  9. Place pepperoni slices at the bottom center to create the tree trunk.
  10. Bake on the center rack for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the crust is deep golden brown.
  11. Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing.