Description
A festive and easy Christmas Twisted Pizza made with flaky puff pastry, tomato puree, and aged cheddar cheese. This appetizer is perfect for holiday gatherings, combining savory cheese and tangy tomato sauce, all elegantly twisted into a beautiful wreath shape and baked until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 2 refrigerated puff pastry dough sheets (rectangular form)
Filling
- 100 g tomato puree concentrate (or pizza sauce)
- 100 g aged cheddar cheese (or aged gouda, gruyere, parmesan)
For Topping
- 1 egg
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Pastry Base: Lay out two sheets of chilled puff pastry dough on a non-stick mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and make handling easier.
- Spread Tomato Purée: Lightly cover each sheet of dough with tomato purée or pizza sauce, ensuring an even but thin layer to avoid sogginess.
- Add Cheese Layer: Sprinkle a light layer of grated aged cheddar or your choice of cheese evenly over the tomato purée to introduce rich, savory flavor.
- Roll the Dough: Roll each puff pastry sheet lengthwise into a tight cylinder, then slice each cylinder in half lengthwise to create four long strips. Twisting each strip gently will create the desired visual effect.
- Form the Wreath: Twist the four twisted pastry strips and arrange them in a circular, wreath-like shape on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Egg Wash and Season: Whisk the egg with a little water to make an egg wash, brush it generously over the twisted pizza, then sprinkle lightly with salt to enhance flavor and give a golden finish.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (375°F). Bake the twisted pizza for about 18 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and puffed up.
Notes
- This recipe makes a delightful and interactive holiday appetizer suitable for kids and adults alike.
- The puff pastry ensures a flaky texture, while the tomato sauce and cheese give it a classic pizza flavor.
- You can experiment with different types of cheeses like gouda, gruyere, or parmesan for varied flavors.
- Serving suggestion: pair it with a fresh green salad or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 327 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.003 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg
