Cranberry Pizza Appetizer
Elevate your holiday entertaining with this irresistible Cranberry Pizza Appetizer—a festive twist on traditional pizza that’s perfect for any gathering! Featuring a pre-made pizza crust as the base, this dish combines the creamy richness of seasoned cream cheese and melted mozzarella with the tangy sweetness of whole berry cranberry sauce. A sprinkle of fresh rosemary and crunchy pecans or walnuts adds a rustic, aromatic flair, while a quick bake in the oven creates a golden, bubbly masterpiece. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make appetizer strikes the ultimate balance of savory and sweet, making it an ideal crowd-pleaser for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive occasion. Serve warm or at room temperature and watch your guests go back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Pre-made pizza crust
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary, chopped
- 0.25 cup Pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Place the pre-made pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Brush the crust lightly with olive oil to enhance crispness.
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
Spread the cream cheese evenly over the pizza crust, leaving about 1 inch of space around the edges.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Dollop cranberry sauce over the top of the mozzarella in small spoonfuls, spreading it slightly but not covering the entire surface.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts over the top for added crunch.
Add a sprinkle of chopped fresh rosemary for a festive and aromatic touch.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing into small appetizer-sized pieces.
Serve warm or at room temperature for a delightful holiday appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 329 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 83 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
