Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Tree
This Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Tree is pre-made pizza dough balls that are stuffed with a vegan jalapeño popper mixture. Perfect holiday appetizer!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pre-made pizza dough
- flour for rolling out dough
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot sliced
- 1 jalapeño diced, remove ribs & seeds for less spice
- 8 ounces vegan cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt plus more for garlic butter
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter melted
- garlic powder to taste
- fresh parsley chopped
- vegan parmesan
- marinara, vegan ranch for serving
Instructions
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and allow to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- While the dough is resting, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot & jalapeño and cook down for 3-5 minutes, or until the veggies start to get tender.
- Add the vegan cream cheese, cooked veggies and garlic salt to a bowl. Mix to combine and set aside.
- Cut the dough into 32 pieces. Working one at a time, gently flatten the dough ball and add about 1/2 teaspoon of filling. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch to close the seams. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining ingredients to create a tree shape.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until browned. Remove from the oven.
- Combine the melted vegan butter and a pinch of garlic powder & garlic salt in a bowl. Brush the tree with garlic butter and top with parsley and vegan parmesan.
- Serve hot or at room temperature with marinara and vegan ranch on the side.
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Notes
- VEGAN RANCH: combine 1/4 cup vegan mayo, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried chives, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1/4 teaspoon pepper & 1-2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- The nutrition facts do not include any dipping sauces.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g