Budget Christmas Crescent Trees (Printable)

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

# What You'll 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 garlic cloves, 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)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Unroll crescent dough and separate into individual triangles.
04 - Lightly brush each dough triangle with the butter-herb mixture, then evenly sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over them.
05 - Roll up each triangle from the wide end to the tip to form crescent shapes.
06 - Arrange the crescents on the prepared baking sheet forming a Christmas tree shape, beginning with one roll at the top and increasing by one row each layer, finishing with five rolls at the base; place remaining rolls as the trunk beneath.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and while rolls are warm, brush with the remaining butter-herb mixture.
09 - Garnish with grape tomatoes as ornaments and sprinkle with additional chopped parsley if desired.
10 - Serve the crescent roll trees warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly ingredients
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Double-check crescent roll dough ingredients for allergens such as eggs.
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor but dried herbs work as well.
03 -
  • Brush the crescents with butter before and after baking for extra flakiness.
  • Arrange rolls carefully to resemble a Christmas tree for best presentation.
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