Pull Apart Cheesecake Tree (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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2 cans (8-ounce each) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 count)
→ Filling
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170g cream cheese, softened
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120g powdered sugar, sifted, plus extra for dusting
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85g chocolate chips, semi-sweet or milk chocolate
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined.
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Separate the crescent roll dough into 16 triangles. Using a pizza cutter, cut each triangle in half lengthwise to create 32 skinny triangles.
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Spread approximately ½ teaspoon of cream cheese mixture on the wide end of each triangle and add 3-4 chocolate chips.
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Roll up each triangle starting from the wide end and rolling toward the pointed tip.
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Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet in a Christmas tree formation, starting at the top with one roll and gradually increasing the number of rolls per row as you work downward.
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Bake for 13-16 minutes until golden brown.
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Remove from oven, dust with additional powdered sugar, and serve warm.
# Notes:
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This festive pull-apart tree is perfect for holiday gatherings and makes a delightful dessert centerpiece.
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The crescents can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.