During the holiday season, food is always a centerpiece of any gathering. This year, why not try something different and whip up a crescent holiday appetizer tree? Not only is it a festive and unique way to serve your favorite appetizers, but it's also surprisingly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of creativity, you can create a stunning appetizer tree that will be the talk of the party.
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CRESCENT HOLIDAY APPETIZER TREE
Make and share this Crescent Holiday Appetizer Tree recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pillsbury Crescent
Categories Breads
Time 40m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F Remove dough from can in 1 long roll; do not unroll or separate. Cut roll into 16 slices.
- Place slices, cut side down, on ungreased cookie sheet. To form tree, start by placing 1 slice for top; arrange 2 slices just below, with sides touching. Continue arranging a row of 3 slices, then a row of 4 slices, ending with a row of 5 slices. Use remaining slice for tree trunk.
- Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute; carefully loosen from cookie sheet with spatula and slide onto wire rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
- Place tree on serving platter or tray. In small bowl, mix cream cheese spread and milk until smooth. Spread mixture over baked tree.
- Cut strips from red bell pepper for garland; chop any remaining red pepper. With small star-shaped canapé cutter, cut star from yellow bell pepper; chop remaining yellow pepper. Decorate tree with bell peppers, broccoli, carrots and cucumber. Serve immediately, or cover loosely and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.5, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 20, Sodium 176.7, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 2.6
TREE-SHAPED CRESCENT VEGGIE APPETIZERS
Veggie trays, move over! This colorful tree-shaped appetizer will add an interesting twist to your appetizer buffet.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 1h15m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Remove dough from cans in rolled sections (2 sections from each can); do not unroll. Cut each section into 8 slices (16 slices from each can).
- Place slices, cut side down, on ungreased cookie sheets to form trees. To form each tree, start by placing 1 slice for top; arrange 2 slices just below, with sides touching. Continue arranging row of 3 slices, then row of 4 slices, ending with row of 5 slices. Use remaining slice for trunk. Refrigerate one tree.
- Bake one tree at 375 degrees F. for 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute; carefully loosen with pancake turner and slide onto wire rack to cool. Bake and cool second tree.
- Place each tree on serving platter. In small bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, dill and garlic powder; blend until smooth. Spread mixture over both trees. Decorate trees with assorted vegetable pieces. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate until serving time. To serve, pull apart slices of tree.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 134.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the crescent dough for clean, even slices.
- If the dough is too sticky, chill it for 15 minutes before working with it.
- To prevent the tree from becoming too dry, brush it with melted butter or cooking spray before baking.
- Be careful not to overcook the tree, as it will become dry and crumbly.
- Let the tree cool completely before decorating it.
- For a festive touch, sprinkle the tree with powdered sugar, chopped nuts, or colored sprinkles.
- Serve the tree with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or guacamole.
Conclusion:
The Crescent Holiday Appetizer Tree is a fun and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any holiday party. It is sure to be a hit with your guests, and it is a great way to get them in the holiday spirit. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a beautiful and delicious centerpiece that will be the star of the show. So gather your ingredients and get ready to make this festive holiday treat!
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