Holiday Italian Herb Crescent Christmas Trees
Get in the holiday spirit with these irresistible Holiday Italian Herb Crescent Christmas Trees! Perfect as a festive appetizer or snack, this recipe combines buttery, flaky crescent roll dough with the comforting flavors of mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Each crescent is brushed with a rich herb-butter blend and baked to golden perfection, then topped with fresh parsley and a bright cherry tomato for a whimsical, tree-inspired look. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, these savory Christmas trees are sure to light up your holiday table and bring everyone back for seconds. Whether you’re hosting a party or cozying up with loved ones, these holiday treats add the perfect sparkle to your seasonal menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cups fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 pieces cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Open the cans of crescent roll dough and carefully unroll the sheets onto a clean, flat surface. Pinch the perforations together to form a solid sheet of dough.
Cut each sheet of dough into triangular strips, resembling Christmas tree shapes. You can stagger the cuts to craft trees of varying sizes for a more whimsical appearance.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese onto the base of each triangle, then roll the dough triangles up starting from the wide base to create a crescent shape. Slightly curve the ends to mimic tree branches.
Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl and stir in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper.
Brush the herb-butter mixture generously onto each rolled crescent.
Sprinkle the crescents with the remaining shredded mozzarella and a light dusting of grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Place the crescents on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each for even baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden and fluffy.
Remove the crescents from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
Garnish each crescent tree with a cherry tomato half to mimic a tree topper. For a finishing touch, sprinkle with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy these festive Holiday Italian Herb Crescent Christmas Trees as a delightful snack or holiday appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.8 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.7 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 246 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 4892 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.7 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.1 g | ||
| Protein | 77.3 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1275 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 8% | |
*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.
