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A golden Christmas tree-shaped pull-apart bread on a serving platter on the white marble cooktop. A warm bowl of marinara sauce sits nearby for dipping, completing the festive presentation

Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Bread

This Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Bread combines buttery dough, gooey cheese, and a festive presentation. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer served with marinara or creamy ranch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 80 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Whisk
  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. refrigerated pizza dough
  • Egg wash 1 egg whisked with 1 tbsp water
  • 7 mozzarella sticks cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp thinly sliced basil
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
  • Marinara sauce warmed (for serving)
  • Necessary Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut mozzarella sticks into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
    A floured surface on a white marble cooktop with pizza dough rolled into long rectangles. A rolling pin and evenly cut 2-inch dough squares are neatly arranged for assembly.
  • Roll pizza dough into rectangles, cut into 2-inch squares (33 pieces), and wrap each square around a mozzarella piece, sealing tightly into balls.
    A close-up of dough squares on a white marble cooktop, each wrapped tightly around a piece of mozzarella to form seamless dough balls. The balls are placed seam-side down, ready for baking
  • Arrange the dough balls seam-side down on the baking sheet in a Christmas tree shape, ensuring they touch.
    A parchment-lined baking sheet on a white marble cooktop with dough balls carefully arranged into a Christmas tree shape. The balls touch, forming a festive, cohesive design
  • Brush the balls with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
    A small bowl on a white marble cooktop with melted butter whisked together with Parmesan, chopped basil, parsley, and rosemary. A spoon is ready for brushing the herb butter over the dough balls
  • Whisk melted butter, Parmesan, and herbs together, then brush over the baked tree.
    Freshly baked dough balls on a white marble cooktop being generously brushed with the herb butter mixture. The Christmas tree shape glistens with the buttery, aromatic topping.
  • Serve warm with marinara, ranch, or your preferred dipping sauce.
    A golden Christmas tree-shaped pull-apart bread on a serving platter on the white marble cooktop. A warm bowl of marinara sauce sits nearby for dipping, completing the festive presentation