# Components:
→ Puff Pastry
01 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed (approximately 8.8 oz)
→ Sauce
02 - 3 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara sauce
→ Cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (approximately 3.5 oz)
04 - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (approximately 1.1 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
# Method Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Lightly flour a work surface, roll out the puff pastry, and cut into 16 Christmas tree shapes using a cookie cutter or cut triangles to mimic the tree form.
03 - Place the cut puff pastry trees evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each pastry tree, leaving a small border around the edges.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce-covered pastry.
06 - Top each tree with halved cherry tomatoes and sliced black olives to resemble holiday ornaments.
07 - Sprinkle dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper over the decorated pastry trees.
08 - Lightly brush the exposed pastry edges with olive oil to promote a golden finish during baking.
09 - Bake the pastry trees in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until puffed, golden brown, and cheese is melted.
10 - Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.
