This Christmas Wreath Appetizer is the perfect side dish for your holiday party. Easy, cheesy, and a breeze to make, you’re sure to impress your guests with this delightfully festive crescent roll snack.
If you love this recipe, you’ll definitely want to try my Christmas fruitcake recipe and these Peppermint Cookies.
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Where did Christmas Wreaths Come From?
Wreaths date far back to Ancient Greece and pre-Christian Europe. However, the association between wreaths and Christmas came from 16th century Europe, when people would repurpose the excess branches from their Christmas trees into wreaths for decoration.
The wreaths also served a religious purpose, with the evergreen branches and circular shape representing eternity. Lutherans use wreaths when commemorating Advent, lighting one of four candles placed in a wreath for every Sunday of the Advent season. Sometimes, a fifth candle is included for Christmas day.
Why This Crescent Roll Recipe is a Keeper
- Quick and Easy: You’ll save so much time and effort when you make this festive appetizer shaped like a Christmas wreath.
- Easy Ingredients: With only 6 ingredients, you’ll have no trouble gathering together everything you need to make this easy appetizer.
- Family Friendly: Your kids are sure to love these crescent roll wreaths!
- Adaptable: Crescent roll wreath recipes are very customizable. You can add in meats, different cheeses, and anything else to your liking!
- Perfect for the Holidays: You can easily make and bring this appetizer to any holiday event.
If you’re looking for more holiday appetizer recipes, try these: Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread, Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board, and Bacon Crack Dip.
How Far In Advance Can I Make this Appetizer?
You can prep the ingredients for this fun and festive Christmas wreath bread a day before you’re ready to make it, but we recommend that you make the bread the day of serving it so it stays fresh and delicious.
Ingredient Notes for this Easy Christmas Appetizer
Make this for your next holiday with mozzarella balls to look like a wreath. This holiday charcuterie board is always the star of the show.
- Crescent Roll Dough: This crescent dough makes for an easy, crunchy crust and adds to the savory flavoring of the dish. Use any brand or variety that you like.
- Italian Seasoning: This seasoning is all-purpose and contains herbs like oregano and basil. It adds to the overall flavor of your crescent roll wreath.
- Rosemary: This spice adds more flavor to a dish the longer it is baked. It provides this delicious wreath bread with a lovely taste and aroma.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for the Appetizer Recipe for a Crescent Wreath Appetizer
Looking to put a new spin on this holiday antipasto wreath? Here are some options to try:
- Cheese: Make this wreath with cheddar cheese or any variety that you like. You can also try a low-fat or fat-free cheese.
- Veggies: Try adding cherry tomatoes, black olives, artichoke, red pepper or spinach onto the wreath shape.
- Air Fryer: Instead of the oven, cook in the air fryer for 8 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Sweet Bread: Make this Christmas crescent roll antipasto sweet by adding cinnamon and sugar instead of Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
How to Make an Antipasto Crescent Wreaths Recipe
Make this crescent wreath recipe in just a few easy steps! Your Christmas guests are sure to love this savory, cheesy appetizer. Perfect for parties.
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These are the basic steps for making this Christmas wreath appetizer. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions and nutritional information.
Step 1: Prep
First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cut and Twist
Cut the crescent roll dough into six, two-inch strips. Slice down one strip, but leave a small section uncut. Twist two of the strips together and bring the ends together to form a circle. Tuck the ends underneath.
Step 3: Bake
Place the crescent roll wreaths on a baking sheet and brush the tops with butter. Top each with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Bake the wreaths in the oven for 9-12 minutes.
Step 4: Garnish the Charcuterie Wreath with Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
Allow the wreaths to cool completely, then place a fresh rosemary springs on top of each. Cut stars out of the cheese with a cookie cutter and decorate the wreaths. Place the wreaths on serving platter and serve.
Recipe FAQs for Charcuterie Board Holiday Appetizer
Expert Tips for Making Holiday Antipasto Wreath
- Bake Until Brown: Be sure to bake the crescent roll wreaths until they are brown to make sure everything is thoroughly cooked. Use large eggs and whisk eggs to create an egg wash to brown. Finish with melted butter when it is done baking.
- Different Cheese: Don’t like cheddar? Swap it for another, such as pepper jack, mozzarella cheese, or even soft cheeses like cream cheese or brie.
- Alternate ingredient: If you don’t have crescent roll dough on hand, you can substitute it for pie dough. The final taste of the dish will vary slightly.
- Top: Different fresh herbs can brighten your wreath. Try finishing with more rosemary, parsley, basil etc.
- Meat: Roll in cooked chicken or sausage, and garnish with bacon bits or salami.
Christmas Wreath Appetizer
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Crescent roll dough sheet, 1 tubw
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 Sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 slices Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the crescent roll dough sheet into six 2 inch wide strips.
- Slice the strip lengthwise down the center, making sure to leave the end of the strip intact.
- Twist the two strips together to the end, then bring the ends together at the top to form a circle.
- Place the crescent roll wreaths on the lined baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
- Top each one with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 12 minutes, until the crescent rolls are golden brown.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly, then cut the rosemary sprigs into 6 pieces and place one piece on top of each wreath.
- Use a small star cookie cutter to cut out star shapes from the cheese slices and decorate each wreath with one star.
Christina’s Notes
- Bake Until Brown: Make sure you bake the crescent roll wreaths until they are brown to make sure everything is thoroughly cooked. Use large eggs and whisk eggs to create an egg wash to brown and then finish with melted butter when it is done baking.
- Different Cheese: Is cheddar not your favorite cheese? Swap it for another such as pepper jack, mozzarella Cheese or even brie.
- Alternate ingredient: If you don’t have crescent roll dough on hand, you can substitute it for pie dough. The final taste of the dish will vary slightly.
- Top: Different fresh herbs can brighten your wreath. Try finishing with more rosemary, parsley, salt, basil etc.
- Meat: Roll in cooked chicken, sausage, garnish with bacon bits or other meat.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.