Christmas Wreath Pizza

A festive showstopper that looks spectacular and tastes even better. This pizza is baked as a full round, then the centre is cut away to create a wreath shape - fill the hole with a ramekin of sage and onion mayo for dipping. Red and yellow cherry tomatoes dot the surface like baubles, pepperoni adds a savoury punch, and a post-bake scattering of rocket with balsamic glaze brings it all together.

It is the kind of recipe that makes everyone at the table smile before they have even taken a bite. Perfect for Christmas Eve when you want something festive but do not want to spend hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

Pizza

• 1 pizza dough ball
• 70g mozzarella
• 40g red cherry tomatoes, halved
• 40g yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
• 50g pepperoni
• 40g sage and onion stuffing, crumbled
• Fresh rocket (post-bake)
• Balsamic glaze (post-bake)

Sage and Onion Mayo

• 60g mayonnaise
• 1 tsp sage and onion stuffing mix
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Make the sage and onion mayo first - mix the mayonnaise, stuffing mix, lemon juice and salt. Chill for 30 to 60 minutes to let the flavours develop.
2. Stretch the dough to a full 12 inches.
3. Top with mozzarella, avoiding the very centre of the pizza. Distribute the cherry tomatoes, pepperoni and stuffing evenly.
4. Bake at 450 to 500 degrees for 90 to 120 seconds, turning for an even bake.
5. Immediately after baking, use a round cutter or knife to remove the centre, creating the wreath shape.
6. Place a small ramekin of the sage and onion mayo in the centre hole.
7. Finish with fresh rocket leaves and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.