To make a holiday pizza wreath, unroll a can of refrigerated pizza crust on a parchment-lined baking sheet, shape it into a ring with an open center and prebake it at 400°F for 8–9 minutes. Spread on pizza sauce, add halved cherry tomatoes and small mozzarella balls, drizzle with pesto and sprinkle with shredded basil, then bake for 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly. It takes just 6 ingredients and about 30 minutes, and it’s an easy, festive Christmas appetizer or family pizza night.
This holiday pizza wreath is a great way to simplify your festive menu. Whether it be for a cozy family pizza night or a festive holiday party, this delicious pizza is always a hit and incredibly easy to make.
This simple holiday pizza wreath is one of my all-time favorite holiday recipes. As a busy mom and teacher, I know how hectic the holiday season can get, which is why I love creating recipes that are quick, delicious, and festive. This pizza wreath ticks all those boxes and more!
Every year, as the holidays approach, my family and I bring out all the joyful traditions, and pizza nights are among our favorites. This easy-to-make Christmas pizza wreath isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience that brings us together in the kitchen and at the table. The bright green pesto and fresh basil leaves contrast beautifully with the golden crust and creamy mozzarella, making this pizza as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
With just six ingredients: refrigerated pizza dough, pesto sauce, mozzarella balls, fresh basil leaves, cherry tomatoes, and your favorite pizza sauce–you can whip up a holiday masterpiece in no time.
a holiday pizza wreath is perfect for holiday gatherings
Whenever I’m invited to a holiday party and I’m unsure what to bring, this pizza wreath is always at the top of my list. Not only is it incredibly easy to prepare, but it’s also a showstopper on the appetizer table. The oohs and ahhs as you present this edible wreath will make you the star of any gathering. Even better, the flavors are universally loved, from kids to adults!
a family favorite
What I love most about making this simple holiday pizza wreath is involving my children in the cooking process. They take their roles of arranging mozzarella and adding basil leaves very seriously! Making this pizza wreath recipe is a fun, interactive way to teach them about cooking while enjoying quality family time.
This holiday season, if you’re looking for a way to simplify your festive menu without compromising on flavor or presentation, give this holiday pizza wreath a try. I hope it brings as much joy and togetherness to your home as it does to mine.
Shall we get started?
ingredients
To make this easy and fun holiday pizza wreath recipe you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!
Here’s what we are working with:
- 1 can refrigerated pizza crust
- pizza sauce
- mozzarella balls
- cherry tomatoes
- pesto sauce
- fresh basil
how to make 6-ingredient holiday pizza wreath
You’ll find the exact amounts and printable steps in the recipe card below. Here’s what each step looks like, plus the little things that make it work.
1. Prepare and prebake the dough. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and gently stretch it into a large ring, leaving an open center so it looks like a wreath. Prebake for 8–9 minutes. The quick prebake keeps the bottom from getting soggy under the sauce and toppings.
2. Spread the sauce. Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the whole surface of the dough. A thin layer is plenty; too much sauce makes the ring soft.
3. Add the toppings. Place the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls over the sauce, spacing them evenly around the wreath, and press them lightly into the dough so they stay put while baking. Drizzle the pesto all around, then sprinkle about half of the shredded basil on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Alternating red tomatoes and white mozzarella is what gives it that “wreath” look.
4. Bake the wreath. Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
5. Garnish and serve. Let the wreath cool slightly, then scatter the rest of the fresh basil all around it. Adding the second half of the basil after baking keeps it bright green, like a real wreath.
how to serve a pizza wreath at a holiday party
Slide the wreath onto a large round board or platter and set a small bowl of warm pizza sauce or extra pesto in the open center for dipping. Cut it into wedges just before serving so the crust stays crisp. It sits happily next to other easy Christmas appetizers, and kids love grabbing a slice on pizza night.
can you make it ahead?
It’s best baked fresh, while the crust is crisp and the mozzarella is melty. To save time, halve the tomatoes and shred the basil a few hours ahead and keep them in the fridge, then assemble and bake right before your guests arrive.
how to store and reheat leftovers
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container within 2 hours and enjoy them within 3–4 days. Reheat slices in a 375°F oven or air fryer for a few minutes, until hot (165°F) and crisp again.
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holiday pizza wreath FAQs
Just 6: a can of refrigerated pizza crust, pizza sauce, small mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, pesto sauce and fresh basil leaves.
Yes. Prebake the shaped ring at 400°F for 8–9 minutes before adding the toppings so the crust bakes through and doesn’t turn soggy.
About 30 minutes: 10 minutes of prep and about 20 minutes in the oven (the prebake plus 10–15 minutes with the toppings).
It’s best baked fresh. You can prep the toppings a few hours ahead, then assemble and bake right before serving.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container and eat them within 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot (165°F).
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Simple Holiday Pizza Wreath (Only 6 Ingredients!)
- SFSugar Free
- VGVegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated pizza crust
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 10-12 small mozzarella balls
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup pesto sauce
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, shredded and divided
- olive oil, optional, for brushing the crust edges
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare and Precook the Dough: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Unroll the refrigerated pizza dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Shape it into a large circle by gently stretching the dough, leaving around an open center resembling a wreath. Prebake for 8-9 minutes.
- Spread the Sauce: Evenly spread a layer of pizza sauce over the entire surface of the dough.
- Add the toppings: Place the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls over the sauce, evenly spacing them around the wreath. Lightly press them into the dough to ensure they stick during baking. Drizzle the pesto sauce all around the wreath. Sprinkle over about half of the shredded basil leaves on top. Lightly brush the folded dough edges with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake the Wreath: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the wreath from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with the remaining fresh basil leaves all around the wreath.
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