Cheesy Pesto Roll Wreath (Christmas Wreath Appetizer)

This wreath-shaped cheesy pesto roll is the perfect appetizer for Christmas dinner or entertaining during the holiday season.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 294 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, or to taste
• 12 sprigs fresh rosemary, or to taste
• 0.5 cup basil pesto, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw a 5-inch circle on the center of the parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and 6 tablespoons pesto in a bowl. Mix until well combined, then spread around the center of the ring of crescent dough.

Step 3

Wrap each dough triangle up over filling and tucking it under the bottom to secure. Repeat around the entire ring. Brush remaining 2 tablespoons pesto on top.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the dough is golden brown and cooked, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Slice into individually portioned rings, but keep all the rings in place in the shape of a wreath. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and cherry tomatoes.

Step 6

Open both cans of dough and separate crescents into 16 triangles. Arrange the triangles overlapping with the flat sides inward and the pointed sides outward to form a ring with a 5-inch circle in center; it will resemble a sunburst.