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Light & Festive Christmas Pepperoni Wreath Pizza: Easy Holiday Recipe

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A quick and easy holiday appetizer or main dish that looks like a festive wreath. Made with simple ingredients like refrigerated pizza dough, pepperoni, and mozzarella, it’s a crowd-pleaser ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza dough
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (part-skim)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 ounces pepperoni slices (about 30–35 slices)
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle roughly 12×10 inches.
  3. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle the oregano and garlic powder over the sauce.
  4. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan over the sauce.
  5. Layer the pepperoni slices evenly over the cheese, overlapping them slightly.
  6. Cut the dough into strips using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Make 8-10 cuts along the longer side of the rectangle, cutting from the edge toward the center. Leave the center section intact—about 3 inches wide.
  7. Twist each strip away from the center, then bring the ends together to form a ring. Pinch the ends to seal.
  8. Brush the dough with the olive oil or egg wash (whisk egg with water).
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  10. Let it cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
  11. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and cherry tomato halves to look like a wreath.

Notes

Don’t overfill the wreath to prevent it from falling apart. Use room temperature dough for easier handling. If edges brown too quickly, tent with foil for the last 5 minutes. Parchment paper is essential to prevent sticking. Let cool 5 minutes before moving to allow cheese to set.

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Keywords: Christmas wreath pizza, pepperoni pizza, holiday appetizer, easy pizza recipe, festive pizza, wreath-shaped pizza

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