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Tree-Shaped Crescent Veggie Appetizers

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"Veggie trays, move over! This colorful tree-shaped appetizer will add an interesting twist to your appetizer buffet." — Pillsbury® Crescents

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Original recipe makes 2 trees; 32 appetizers Change Servings

2 (8 ounce) cans Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups finely chopped assorted vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrot, cucumber and/or green onions)

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Directions

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.

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PREP 30 mins
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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I am cooking-challenged, but this is so easy, delicious, and beautiful even for me! I feel so proud when I bring this to a function and everyone oohs and ahs at how pretty it is. And then they taste it and can't believe how good it is. The yellow star and the red garland made from bell peppers are just gorgeous on here. I like to stick the rolls in the freezer for a couple of minutes before I open the can and slice them. It helps the rolls stay nice and round when they're being sliced. You can make the rolls into the shape of a big heart for Valentine's Day, and use red veggies like bell pepper & tomatoes, and even add some red food coloring to the cream cheese mixture to make it really Valentines-y. And you can do the shape of a pumpkin for Halloween parties and use carrots and orange bell peppers...

—Christina Clayton

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 30, 2008

Flavor was good, last item eaten at the buffett. Looked very cute!

—QUADCHICK

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55 Ratings

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Feb 11, 2008

I took this to a Christmas party and everyone LOVED it. I modified the sour cream/cream cheese mixture by adding 1/2 packet of ranch dressing mix to it and leaving out the dill and garlic. It really adds a nice flavor.

—Kathleen

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Dec 01, 2008

Made recipe as listed....and loved it, but... If you love a garlic/onion taste, keep recipe as is. If you want it a little milder, to please a more diverse crowd, I would halve the dill, and ease up on the garlic. Also, I will definately try freezing the dough for a few minutes before, which was suggested in a previous post. The cutting was a little difficult and sloppy for a beginner.. Otherwise..no complaints!!

—Mickey429

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Dec 19, 2008

Always a hit! Instead of 2 trees I sometimes make one large one. Bake top half on one cookie sheet and bottom half on another. Also good with herbed cream cheese. I do not use the dill.

—ValerieB333

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Jan 14, 2008

I made this beautiful appetizer for our Family Christmas Party. It was a huge success, everyone was wondering about different ways to make it for other holidays. My only tip is to start by adding finely chopped broccoli add other veggies and end with finely chopped cauliflower, it really gives the appearence of snow on a tree.

—Davana

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Dec 19, 2007

What a BEAUTIFUL finger food to bring to a party. I got rave reviews from my co-workers! It couldn't be easier and was quite the hit. Many recipe requests for this one! Make it, you won't be disappointed!

—Wallkill Panther Mom

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Dec 14, 2007

This is a very easy recipe and it looks great when presented. I have recieve many compliments. The only change that I make is omitt the dill weed and garlic powder and instead mix a packet of dry ranch dressing with the cream cheese and sour cream

—BAILEESMOM

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Nutrition

Calories
91 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
6.6 g
2%

Cholesterol
9 mg
3%

Fat
6.3 g
10%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
1.9 g
4%

Sodium
134 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tree-Shaped Crescent Veggie Appetizers

Serving Size: 1/32 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 32
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 91
Calories from Fat: 56

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.3g 10 %
Saturated Fat 3g 15 %
Cholesterol 9mg 3 %
Sodium 134mg 5 %
** Potassium 15mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.6g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 1.9g 4 %
** Sugars 1.4g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 1 %
** Iron 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.