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With just six ingredients, this simple, shareable crescent roll Christmas tree is a must-make for every holiday gathering.
Cute and Shareable!
We LOVE a quick and cheesy appetizer and this crescent roll Christmas tree is just that – and it’s adorable!
It’s filled with garlic and herb Boursin for a cheesy flavor pop and the warm crescent rolls just melt in your mouth! Dip it in marinara and you have a fancy pizza roll perfect for your Christmas celebrations.
There are only six ingredients (including the seasonings) so your shopping list will be short AND it’s on the table in about 30 minutes – easy all around!! Plus it’s an easy finger-food appetizer that feeds a crowd. Now that’s a winner in my book.
Try Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread for another cheesy Christmas favorite or our Pull Apart Cheesecake Christmas Tree for a sweet version.
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Only 6 ingredients. Keep your shopping list short and your wallet happy!
- 3 easy steps. Just cut, fill, and roll – it doesn’t get much easier!
- Beautiful centerpiece. Not only is this Christmas appetizer adorable, it’s delicious! Cheesy and filled with garlic, it’s sure to disappear in minutes.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
COOK TIME: 16 minutes
- 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 count)
- 1 (5.2-ounce) box Boursin garlic & herb cream cheese – softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- grated parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley, chopped
- optional dips – Homemade Marinara Sauce, Homemade Pizza Sauce, Homemade Ranch Dressing
How to Make a Crescent Roll Christmas Tree
- PREP. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Separate both cans of crescent dough into 16 triangles. Using a pizza cutter, cut each triangle in half lengthwise to make 32 skinny triangles.
- ASSEMBLE. Add a heaping ½ teaspoon of the garlic herb cream cheese to the largest side of each triangle.
- Roll up each crescent roll, starting at the wide end of the triangle and rolling up towards the shortest side of each triangle.
- Place each roll on the prepared sheet to make a tree-shaped pattern starting with one roll at the top, adding a second row with 2 rolls, a third row with 3 rolls, and so forth until you have 7 rows.
- Use the remaining rolls to create a rectangle trunk.
- BAKE. Before baking, make an egg wash by whisking 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water and brushing over the rolls. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped, fresh parsley.
Best Way to Move to a Platter
Use the parchment paper to transfer the tree from the baking sheet to a festive tray or board and gently slide the tree off the paper.
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Ingredients
- 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 count)
- 1 (5.2-ounce) box Boursin garlic & herb cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- grated parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Separate dough into 16 triangles. Using a pizza cutter, cut each triangle in half lengthwise to make 32 skinny triangles.
- Add a heaping ½ teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture to the largest side of each triangle.
- Roll up each crescent roll, starting at the large side and rolling up towards the pointy end.
- Place each roll on the prepared sheet to make a tree shape starting with one roll at the top, adding a second row with 2 rolls, a third row with 3 rolls, and so forth until you have 7 rows. Use the remaining rolls to create a square trunk.
- Before baking, make an egg wash by whisking the egg and water and brushing over the rolls. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with chopped, fresh parsley.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Cut the recipe in half or make two smaller trees. Arrange in the shape of a Christmas tree as follows- use 1 dough roll for the trunk then rows of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 rolled ball on top.
Assemble, cover it with plastic wrap, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before baking and serving warm.
Cover the whole tree with plastic wrap or pull it apart and place the rolls in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in if needed and reheat in a preheated 300°F oven for about 10 minutes.
