Flaky crescent rolls filled with mozzarella, Parmesan, and herbs, shaped into festive Christmas trees.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
→ Filling
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Decoration
10 - 16 grape or small cherry tomatoes
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
03 - Unroll crescent dough and separate into individual triangles.
04 - Lightly brush each triangle with the herb butter mixture, then evenly sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over each piece.
05 - Roll up each triangle from the wide end to the tip, forming crescents.
06 - Place crescents on baking sheet arranged as a Christmas tree: start with one roll at top, then rows of two, three, four, and five rolls, with remaining rolls positioned beneath as the trunk.
07 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and brush warm crescents with remaining herb butter mixture.
09 - Decorate with grape tomatoes as ornaments and sprinkle with additional parsley if desired. Serve warm.
