Crescent Holiday Appetizer Tree
Serves: 5
Santiago Howell
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
59
Spice
56
Sweetness
52
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Milk3 medium
Red Bell Pepper1 medium
Yellow Bell Pepper1 cup
Broccoli (chopped fresh)1 tbsp
Cucumber (chopped)Directions:
1
Heat oven to 375 degrees F
2
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change
3
Remove dough from can in 1 long roll; do not unroll or separate
4
Cut roll into 16 slices
5
Place slices, cut side down, on ungreased cookie sheet
6
To form tree, start by placing 1 slice for top; arrange 2 slices just below, with sides touching
7
Continue arranging a row of 3 slices, then a row of 4 slices, ending with a row of 5 slices
8
Use remaining slice for tree trunk
9
Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown
10
Cool 1 minute; carefully loosen from cookie sheet with spatula and slide onto wire rack
11
Cool completely, about 15 minutes
12
Place tree on serving platter or tray
13
In small bowl, mix cream cheese spread and milk until smooth
14
Spread mixture over baked tree
15
Cut strips from red bell pepper for garland; chop any remaining red pepper
16
With small star-shaped canape cutter, cut star from yellow bell pepper; chop remaining yellow pepper
17
Decorate tree with bell peppers, broccoli, carrots and cucumber
18
Serve immediately, or cover loosely and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving