Pin It Festive, flaky crescent rolls shaped into charming Christmas trees, filled with budget-friendly cheese and herbs—perfect for holiday appetizers or snacks.
This is a recipe my family looks forward to every Christmas season it's always fun to create and share together.
Ingredients
- Dough: 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Filling: 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, 2 garlic cloves minced, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley), 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Decoration: 16 grape tomatoes or small cherry tomatoes (for ornaments), 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
- Step 3:
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Step 4:
- Brush each triangle lightly with the butter-herb mixture. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over each triangle.
- Step 5:
- Roll up each triangle from wide end to tip to form a crescent.
- Step 6:
- Arrange the crescents on the prepared baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree create a triangle by starting with one roll at the top then two underneath then three and so on ending with a row of five at the base Position remaining rolls as the trunk beneath the tree shape.
- Step 7:
- Bake for 13&ndash15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Step 8:
- Remove from oven While warm brush with remaining butter-herb mixture.
- Step 9:
- Garnish with grape tomatoes as ornaments and sprinkle with additional parsley if desired.
- Step 10:
- Serve warm.
Pin It My family always gathers around the kitchen to assemble these trees creating joyful holiday memories.
Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper, pastry brush, mixing bowls
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), Milk (dairy), possibly eggs (check crescent roll dough label).
Nutritional Information
Calories 185, Total Fat 10 g, Carbohydrates 17 g, Protein 6 g per serving.
Pin It These crescent roll trees make a delightful addition to your holiday table guaranteed to impress your guests.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What dough is best for crescent roll trees?
Refrigerated crescent roll dough works perfectly, providing a flaky and tender texture that bakes evenly.
- → Can I substitute the cheeses used in the filling?
Yes, mozzarella and Parmesan can be replaced with cheddar or your preferred cheese blend for different flavors.
- → How do I shape the rolls into Christmas trees?
Arrange rolled crescents in rows starting with one at top, then increasing to form a triangle, with extra rolls as the trunk.
- → Are there options to add more flavor or variety?
Consider adding cooked crumbled bacon or spinach to the filling for additional taste and texture.
- → What is a good garnish for these crescent trees?
Grape or cherry tomatoes act as festive ornaments, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds color and freshness.