If you’re looking for a delectable and charming appetizer that perfectly embodies the essence of spring, look no further than these delightful stuffed crescent roll carrots. They’re an impeccable addition to any potluck, picnic, or Easter gathering. To create this delightful dish, you’ll need some refrigerated crescent roll dough, cream cheese, fresh parsley, grated lemon peel (optional), salt, and small sprigs of parsley to serve as the “carrot tops.” Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F and unrolling the dough over a flat surface. Then, using a pizza cutter or knife, slice the dough into eight one-inch strips. Next, lightly grease a cannoli mold and wrap one strip around it to form a realistic-looking carrot. Place the carrots on an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them an inch apart. Bake the crescent roll carrots for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they acquire a golden-brown hue. Once finished, transfer them to a cooling rack and wait for them to cool completely before removing the cannoli molds. Now, let’s move on to the filling. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the cream cheese, fresh parsley, grated lemon peel (if desired), and salt until they achieve a smooth, harmonious consistency. Carefully pipe the cream cheese mixture into the cavity of each crescent roll, and finish by adding two sprigs of parsley to each as the carrot top. These stuffed crescent roll carrots are also ideal for packed lunches - just remember to leave out the parsley sprigs. Although I omitted lemon from my recipe to accommodate my daughters’ preferences, I believe it would add a delightful touch to the dish. Please let me know how it turns out for you! . . . . easterfood easterfoodideas easterfoods springfood springfoods springfoodies appetizer appetizers appetizerideas appetizerrecipe snack picnicfood picnicfoods picnicfoodideas cocktailfood cocktailfoods entertaining entertainingathome entertaininginstyle outdoorentertaining glamstylehome glamstyleliving glamstyledecor thefinerthings thefinerthingsinlife LTKhome LTKSeasonal