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Mini Crescent Tree Appetizers

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Mini Crescent Tree Appetizers
  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Ingredients 3
  • Servings 16
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You can’t go wrong with a fun, festive, Christmas tree-shaped appetizer, and this recipe is bound to be a hit at your next holiday gathering. For this simple and delightful spread, cover baked crescent dough “trees” with savory cream cheese, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and top with a variety of colorful veggies. Need some extra entertainment? Set out your toppings, and let the whole family decorate their own Mini Crescent Tree Appetizers!
By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Nov 1, 2021

Ingredients

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • 2
    Unroll and separate dough into 2 long rectangles. Firmly press edges and perforations to seal, pressing each into 13x4-inch rectangle. Using photo as a guide, cut each rectangle into 8 triangles, each with 2 1/2-inch wide base (16 triangles total). Set aside trimmed end pieces. Place dough triangles on cookie sheet, spacing slightly apart. Press any perforations to seal, as needed.
  • 3
    Shape and press remaining dough end pieces into 4-inch square. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows to make 16 small squares. Press 1 square firmly at center of each triangle's short end for tree trunk.
  • 4
    Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • 5
    Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cream cheese spread on top of each baked crescent tree. Using photo as a guide, arrange herbs and vegetable pieces on each crescent tree.
  • 6
    Serve immediately, or loosely cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Try your favorite combination of cut-up fresh herbs and vegetables, like tomato basil or chive cucumber.
  • tip 2
    Cream cheese spreads come in various flavors. If you’re unable to find garlic & herb, substitute with chive & onion.
  • tip 3
    Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs just before serving for best results.
  • tip 4
    Let the kids have fun decorating these mini crescent trees with their favorite veggies.

Nutrition Information

70 Calories, 4 1/2g Total Fat, 1g Protein, 7g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
70
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4 1/2g
7%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
12%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
140mg
6%
Potassium
25mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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