Crescent Holiday Appetizer Tree
Transform your holiday table into a show-stopping centerpiece with this Crescent Holiday Appetizer Tree! Made with flaky crescent roll dough and filled with a creamy blend of cheeses, fresh herbs, and a hint of garlic, this festive pull-apart appetizer is as delightful to eat as it is to look at. Topped with colorful diced red bell peppers and sliced black olives to resemble ornaments, this baked creation is brushed with a golden egg wash for a bakery-fresh finish. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the perfect blend of convenience, flavor, and festive cheer, making it an irresistible addition to any holiday gathering. Serve it warm, and watch guests marvel at this deliciously festive edible décor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup pitted black olives, sliced
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll the crescent roll dough from both cans. Separate the dough into triangles.
On the prepared baking sheet, arrange the triangles in a large tree shape. Start with a single triangle at the top and overlap additional triangles downward to form the branches of a tree. Use extra triangles to fill in gaps as needed. Save one triangle to form the tree trunk at the bottom.
In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, chopped dill, and garlic powder until well combined.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent dough tree, staying about 1/4 inch away from the edges.
Fold the edges of the triangles over the filling, pressing them lightly to seal. Tuck the dough so it resembles the shape of a tree.
Brush the dough with the beaten egg to give it a golden finish.
Bake the tree in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Decorate the tree with diced red bell peppers and sliced black olives to resemble ornaments. Sprinkle additional chopped parsley for a festive touch.
Serve warm and watch it become the centerpiece of your holiday appetizer table!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.8 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.8 g | 509% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 536 mg | 179% | |
| Sodium | 5938 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.9 g | ||
| Protein | 92.5 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1388 mg | 107% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 839 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
