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Cozy Christmas Pepperoni Wreath Pizza: Easy Holiday Appetizer

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A festive, shareable pepperoni wreath pizza that brings holiday warmth to any gathering. With a golden, crispy crust, melty cheese, and pepperoni, this easy appetizer is perfect for Christmas parties and cozy nights in.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound (450g) pizza dough
  • 6 ounces (170g) pepperoni (about 40–50 slices)
  • 2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (about 10 leaves)
  • 1/2 cup (75g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) melted butter mixed with 1 clove minced garlic (garlic butter)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
  3. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Layer pepperoni slices in a single layer, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top.
  4. Starting from the long edge, roll dough tightly into a log. Pinch seam to seal.
  5. Transfer log to prepared baking sheet, forming into a circle. Pinch ends together to close the ring.
  6. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, make cuts 1.5 inches apart along the outside of the ring, cutting three-quarters of the way through. Gently twist each slice slightly to expose filling.
  7. Brush egg wash over entire surface. Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Rotate pan halfway through.
  9. While wreath bakes, melt butter and mix in minced garlic. Brush garlic butter over warm wreath immediately after baking.
  10. Arrange basil leaves around wreath to resemble holly, and place cherry tomatoes like berries. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Don’t overfill the dough to prevent oozing. Keep dough cold if sticky. Use parchment paper for easy cleanup. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even browning. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting to allow cheese to set. Make garlic butter while wreath bakes for efficiency.

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Keywords: Christmas wreath pizza, pepperoni wreath, holiday appetizer, easy pizza recipe, festive pizza, Christmas party food

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