Christmas Twisted Pizza with Flaky Dough
The Christmas Twisted Pizza appetizer is crafted from flaky dough, generously filled with tomato sauce and cheese, and twisted into a wreath to infuse it with a festive spirit!
Christmas is almost here! It’s time to receive and to be invited around! It’s time for appetizers! This year, try out this simple Christmas Twisted Pizza for your guests; it’s a crowd-pleaser! Break a piece of the roll with your hands and bite into this crunchy, cheesy bite! Plus, the kids will probably attack it before you can even reach it!
Rolling Technique
I got the idea for this pastry technique from a Scandinavian cinnamon bread a friend once showed me. That got me thinking—why not try a savoury version? It’s simple: spread your favourite filling over two or three rectangular sheets of puff pastry, roll them up, slice them lengthwise, twist, and shape them into a wreath. It sounds trickier than it is, so check out the video below for a visual guide! To give it a wreath look, I’ve added rosemary sprigs underneath and scattered pomegranate arils in the center for a festive touch.
The Filling
I chose a simple tomato paste and sharp cheese filling for this Twisted Flaky Dough Pizza. Since you cannot overfill a twisted pizza, use a tasty cheese and condensed tomato puree… I’ve taken my favourite, Mutti brand tomato concentrate; it’s a fantastic and potent tomato paste! As for the cheese, I’ve used my good old aged cheddar, but you could go with any aged cheese you prefer: gouda, parmesan, gruyere, etc. The rule here is to get a bolder taste of tomato and cheese since it’s used in smaller quantities than regular pizza.
Be careful about fresh mozzarella or younger cheeses; they could melt out and make a mess, which is not ideal.
Presentation
This twisted pizza is better eaten fresh out of the oven, warm, but it will last and keep its flaky texture for up to 3 hours. After that, it’s still yummy, but the fun crispiness will vanish. You could prepare ahead of time, leave it in the fridge until the guests are on their way, and pop it in the oven at the last minute. I left mine whole, but you could cut it into smaller pieces with a pizza cutter and leave some toothpicks on the side to prevent people from using their fingers.
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Christmas Twisted Pizza
Ingredients
- 2 refrigerated puff pastry dough rectangular form
- 100 g tomato puree concentrate or pizza sauce
- 100 g aged cheddar aged gouda, gruyere, parmesan, etc.
- 1 egg
- salt
Instructions
- Lay two puff pastry dough on a non-stick mat or parchment paper.
- Cover the dough lightly with tomato purée.
- Add a light layer of grated cheese of your choice.
- Roll lengthwise both the sheets, then cut lengthwise in the middle of the cylinder (check the video underneath).
- Twist the four pieces and arrange them in a circle.
- Whisk the egg with water and spread on top of the twisted pizza with salt.
- Bake in the oven at 180°C (375°F) for about 18 minutes or until golden.
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My family really enjoyed this cheezy flaky bread. The tomato purée filling makes it so addicting
Glad your family enjoyed it!
What a fun and delicious Christmas idea! My kids are going to love this!
Yes, this one is Christmas style but it could be in a number or heart shape for another occasion.
Is this something I bake and take to a party that is 2 hours away?
It’s possible, but the cheese won’t be stingy. It’s better served freshly cooked.