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Easy Cheesy Pesto Crescent Wreath

A festive crescent dough wreath stuffed with gooey cheese and vibrant basil pesto. Perfect for holiday parties and quick appetizers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wreath
  • 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup basil pesto
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash
  • fresh basil or parsley optional garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange crescent dough triangles in a circular wreath shape with wide ends overlapping.
  3. Spread pesto evenly along the wide section of the dough ring.
  4. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Fold dough tips inward and tuck underneath to form a ring.
  6. Brush with egg wash and bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool briefly, garnish with basil, and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with marinara or extra pesto for dipping.