Best 2 Crescent Holiday Appetizer Tree Recipes

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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



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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

1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls or 1 (8 ounce) can Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations refrigerated flaky dough sheet
1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese spread (chives-and-onion)
1 tablespoon milk
3/4 medium red bell pepper
1/4 medium yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup fresh broccoli, chopped
2 tablespoons baby carrots (sliced ready-to-eat)
1 tablespoon cucumber, chopped

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



Tree-Shaped Crescent Veggie Appetizers image

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

2 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups finely chopped assorted vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrot, cucumber and/or green onions)

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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