Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Tree

Bring festive cheer to your table with Cheesy Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread—easy to make, fun to share, and filled with melty Clover cheese for a memorable holiday treat.

Serves: 4 – 5 
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 – 20 minutes

Ingredients:

 

  • 1kg store-bought bread dough
  • 21 Clover Full Cream Cheddar Cheese Slices / Gouda Cheese Slices
  • ¼ cup butter, melted 
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp mixed herbs 


To serve:

  • Freshly chopped herbs
  • Any dipping sauce of your choice

How To Make Pull-Apart Bread

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. On a floured surface, divide dough into two pieces. 
  2. Stretch and roll each piece of dough into a long rectangle, then cut dough into 5cm squares, you will 21 in total. 
  3. Place a slice of cheese in the centre of each dough square. Wrap the dough around the cheese, pinching to seal and forming a ball. 
  4. Arrange the dough balls on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree, start with one dough ball at the top, then add rows that increase by ball at a time. In a small bowl add melted butter, garlic and mixed herbs, then mix until well combed. 
  5. Brush the garlic butter over the dough balls. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until golden brown. 
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with any dipping sauce of your choice. 
  7. Enjoy!