# Components:
→ Puff Pastry
01 - 1 sheet (8.8 oz) ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed if frozen
→ Sauce
02 - 3 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara sauce
→ Cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3.5 oz)
04 - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (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:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 16 Christmas tree shapes using a cookie cutter or cut triangles to mimic a tree form.
03 - Place the pastry trees on the prepared baking sheet evenly spaced.
04 - Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each pastry tree, leaving a small margin around the edges.
05 - Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan over the sauced pastries.
06 - Garnish each tree with halved cherry tomatoes and sliced black olives to resemble ornaments.
07 - Sprinkle dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper atop each pastry.
08 - Lightly brush the exposed edges of the pastry with olive oil to achieve a golden finish.
09 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden and the cheese has melted.
10 - Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, and garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve warm.
