Budget Christmas Crescent Trees (Printable Version)

Flaky crescent rolls shaped as Christmas trees, filled with cheese and herbs for festive bites.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough

→ Filling

02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Decoration

10 - 16 grape or small cherry tomatoes
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into individual triangles.
04 - Brush each dough triangle lightly with the butter-herb mixture, then sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over each.
05 - Roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip to create crescent shapes.
06 - Place the rolled crescents on the baking sheet to form a Christmas tree shape: one at the top, then rows of two, three, four, and five below, with remaining rolls positioned as the tree trunk underneath.
07 - Bake the arranged crescents for 13 to 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
08 - Remove from the oven and, while still warm, brush the crescents with the remaining butter-herb mixture.
09 - Garnish the baked crescents with grape tomatoes as ornaments and sprinkle with additional parsley if desired.
10 - Serve warm and enjoy.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly ingredients
  • Festive presentation perfect for holidays
02 -
  • You can add cooked crumbled bacon or cooked spinach for variety
  • Serve with marinara sauce for dipping
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor
  • Brush with butter mixture before and after baking to maximize taste
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