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Christmas Tree Puff Pastry Pizzas

Ingredients
  • 100 g cheddar cheese, grated
  • ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ½ yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Salt and oregano, to taste
  • Thin slices of ham (use your preferred type)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • Toothpicks (for shaping)
  • Pieces of bell pepper (for decoration)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the Ingredients:
    1. Grate 100 g cheddar cheese.
    2. Finely chop ½ red bell pepper and ½ yellow bell pepper into small cubes. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Prepare the Puff Pastry:
    1. Roll out the puff pastry on a flat surface.
    2. Spread 2 tablespoons of tomato paste on half of the dough.
    3. Season with salt and oregano to taste.
    4. Layer thin slices of ham and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
  3. 3
    Assemble the Puff Pastry Tree:
    1. Place the second half of the dough on top and seal the edges.
    2. Press everything down gently with your fingers, then roll it out with a rolling pin to make sure it's compact.
    3. Using a knife, cut the dough into strips about 2 cm wide.
    4. Shape the strips into mini tree shapes using toothpicks to help form the center.
  4. 4
    Bake the Tree Pizzas:
    1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
    2. Place the formed mini trees on a baking tray.
    3. In a bowl, mix 1 egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of milk.
    4. Brush the egg mixture over the dough.
    5. Decorate the mini trees with pepper pieces.
  5. 5
    Baking:
    1. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
    Enjoy your adorable and delicious Christmas Tree Puff Pastry Pizzas this holiday season!
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