Add a basket of beautiful Cheesy Crescent Roll Leaves to your Thanksgiving dinner table. These pretty fall leaves are simple to make and taste great.
These crescent roll leaves were inspired by the beautiful trees out my kitchen window and a bit of family tradition.
For many years my mom made Pillsbury Crescent Rolls for our family's Thanksgiving dinner. Some years we actually got to eat them whole, while other times their blackened bottoms were cut off and we just ate the top, and a few times the poor rolls were forgotten, left to burn in the oven, and couldn't be saved.
After several years of being served black bottom dinner rolls, I took charge of making the bread.
Fast forward to my life now, where I've experienced the stress of stuffing an oven full of dishes that need to be cooked at different temperatures for varying amounts of time and then trying to get everything onto the table hot. I can now relate to my mom's dinner roll dilemma.
My solution - bake the crescent rolls ahead of time and either serve them cold or heat them up just for a few minutes before serving.
Once all the food has been removed from the oven, turn off the heat and set the tray of rolls in the oven. Be sure to set the timer for 4-5 minutes. That is enough time to get the other food on the table before grabbing the rolls and adding them to your breadbasket.
Of course, you know me, I can't serve just plain old dinner rolls, I have the unstoppable urge to make things look festive, so I cut the store-bought dough using leaf-shaped cookie cutters and topped them with cheese and some colorful additions.
It took me less than ten minutes to create these pretty fall leaves and they will dress up my breadbasket nicely this Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
- 1 tube Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations Seamless Dough Sheets*
- flour to dust the cutting board
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 4 ounces finely shredded cheddar cheese or use a variety of colored cheeses
- other toppings - paprika, Italian seasoning, parsley, or Parmesan bread dipping mix
*Notes about crescent roll dough:
- I used Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations Seamless Dough Sheets but if you can't find them, just use the regular crescent rolls, pinch the seams together really well, and proceed with the recipe.
- You can also use puff pastry or homemade crescent roll dough.
Supplies
- leaf-shaped cookie cutters
- pastry brush
- parchment paper-lined baking sheet
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Cut leaves.
- Unroll the Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations Seamless Dough Sheet onto a cutting board that has been lightly dusted with flour.
- Cut using leaf-shaped cookie cutters.
Set on a parchment paper-lined pan.
- Set your crescent roll leaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- You can press the dough scraps together to make more leaves if you want.
- When you watch the video you can see how I create 4 more leaves using the scraps.
- Do not squish the pieces together then roll out the dough. Simply stick them to each other and then flatten the dough. Then, make your cuts. You can see this in action in the video below.
Add toppings.
- Brush butter over each leaf-shaped crescent roll.
- Sprinkle cheese over each leaf.
- Sprinkle on some paprika and/or parsley or Italian seasoning to add some color to your leaves.
- In the video, I added some Parmesan Bread Dipping Mix. It's Italian Seasoning with Parmesan Cheese blended together. It really added a wonderful flavor to these crescent roll leaves.
Bake.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Serve.
- Once out of the oven, you can serve immediately, or allow them to cool, store them in an airtight container, and re-heat just before serving.
- If the cheese has oozed out over the edge of the leaves, you can use kitchen shears to cut off any excess.
- Place in a warm oven and heat for 3-5 minutes, just until warm.
Video
Be sure to watch the video I've created showing how easy it is to make these simple Cheesy Crescent Roll Leaves. In this new version of this Thanksgiving recipe, I sprinkled on some Parmesan Dipping Seasoning and loved the added flavor.
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Recipe
- 1 tube Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations Seamless Dough Sheets
- flour to dust cutting board
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 4 ounces finely shredded cheddar cheese or use a variety of colored cheeses
- Italian seasoning, paprika, parsley, or Parmesan bread dipping mix
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Unroll dough onto a flour-dusted cutting board.
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Cut leaves using cookie cutters and set on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
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Brush leaves with melted butter.
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Sprinkle cheese over top.
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Sprinkle on paprika and green toppings if using.
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Bake for 6-8 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the crescents are golden brown.
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If desired, cut the excess cheese off the leaves using the same cookie cutter or using kitchen shears.
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Serve warm.
- If you can't find a tube of Pillsbury Crescent Creations Dough Sheet, just use a tube of crescent rolls, pinch the seams together really well, and proceed with the recipe.
- You can also use puff pastry or your own homemade dough.
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Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
So cute and delicious too! I'm stopping by from Moonlight and Mason Jars! Have a wonderful evening!
beth
Thanks for stopping by, Serena:)
Susan Zentmyer
These look wonderful! And easy too. I loved your leaf cheesecakes, and these are just as cute. I'd love for you to share this at Tuesday's Table for the Holidays - http://zentmrs.blogspot.com/2012/11/tuesdays-table-holiday-ideas.html
French Hen's Nest
Wow they look sooo yummy! Thanks for sharing.
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Please visit us at the French Hen's Nest.
Linda
Kathy Penney
Clever and delicious too!
Laurie @ Simply Creating Home
These look yummy and so fun! I'll be pinning this!
Claudia
Just sent a comment - I didn't mean to have my YT channel visible with my name in comment section, but thought it was required for you - if possible, I'd prefer it not appear. Thanks again. You are terrific!
Claudia
I found you during a search for information on modeling chocolate... and WOW am I happy I did that today! What a wonderful source you are for inspiring me in so many areas. I can't wait to make these leaves for Thanksgiving. You are incredibly generous and patient in sharing your knowledge. Thank you so much. I just signed up on your email list and am really forward to seeing "Beth" in my inbox.
Beth Jackson Klosterboer
Thanks Claudia, I'm glad you found the modeling chocolate information helpful and that you also found other projects of interest here. When I click on your name link your You Tube page doesn't pop up. I don't know why Blogger requires an account of sorts in order to leave a comment, but don't worry no one will find your page through the link as it comes up with an error page.
alittleclaireification.com
I am trying to find you on FB! Wanted to let you know that these scrumptious little cheesy crescent leaves were featured in my "Best Of The Weekend" post today.
http://alittleclaireification.com/2012/11/18/30-days-of-thankfulness-day-18-best-of-the-weekend-2/
They look SO good - thanks for posting!! 🙂 Claire
Beth Jackson Klosterboer
Thanks so much Claire. I appreciate the feature! Happy Thanksgiving.
The Partiologist
Love the little leaves - looks like a great addition to the Thanksgiving feast! 🙂
K Coake
What a beautiful idea and they look so delicious as well. Mmmm...thanks for the idea.
KC
Jenny Melrose
I saw these in Facebook from Trish. I love this idea. I'm going to try using it for my daughters cupcake inspired birthday party with a cupcake cookie cutter. Thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
Just shared on Facebook Beth and pinning too 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Aunt B
Gosh, what a smart idea! Thank you for sharing it.
addietx
LOVE cheesy bread. THANKS for this great idea!
Just Ask Laura
Love!
Mal
I love this idea, so incredibly perfect for thanksgiving!Mal @ The Chic Geek
It's Sooo Fluffy!
Such an awesome idea! I definitely want to do this 🙂
Mesilda
Fantasticas!!!
Besets.
Meg@MegaCrafty
Really cute and festive idea!
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com
These are so pretty and perfect for a Thanksgiving dinner...love them!