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Pizza Weihnachtsbaum mit Käse und Schinken

Pizza Weihnachtsbaum mit Käse und Schinken: A Festive Delight

Pizza Weihnachtsbaum mit Käse und Schinken is a festive, cheesy tree-shaped snack perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: German
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 kg XXL Pizzateig (Pizza Dough) Use pre-made for speed, or roll out your own.
For the Savory Filling
  • 200 g Kräftiger Käse (Strong Cheese) Cheddar or mozzarella work well.
  • 150 g Schinken (Ham) Can be swapped with turkey or mushrooms.
  • 150 g Crème fraîche mit Gartenkräutern (Herb Cream Fraiche) Greek yogurt is a healthy alternative.
For the Finishing Touches
  • 50 g Kräuterbutter (Herb Butter) Olive oil infused with herbs is a great substitute.
  • 100 g Käse am Stück (Cheese Block for Stars) Use any good melting cheese.
  • 5 Lange Holzspieße (Long Skewers) Ensure they’re long enough to support the pizza.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the XXL Pizzateig until it’s about 0.5 cm thick and spread half with herb cream fraiche.
  3. Layer kräftiger Käse and schinken over the herb cream fraiche, mixing different cheeses if desired.
  4. Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket, pressing the edges to seal.
  5. Slice the dough into 8 equal-width strips to create branches of the pizza tree.
  6. Twist each strip and stack them to resemble a Christmas tree, securing with a skewer.
  7. Bake for 15 to 22 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  8. Brush melted Kräuterbutter over the baked pizza tree for richness.
  9. Add star shapes cut from the cheese block on top of the skewer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze wrapped tightly for up to 2 months.

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