Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures that the crescent rolls will bake evenly and achieve a golden brown color. While the oven is preheating, prepare your foil molds. Roll each sheet of foil from the shorter end into a cone shape, making sure the pointed end is secure. These foil cones will serve as the molds for shaping your crescent rolls into carrots. The foil helps to maintain the carrot shape during baking.

Step 2: Unroll the crescent dough onto a clean work surface. If you're using crescent rolls, gently press the seams together to create a solid sheet of dough. This will prevent the individual rolls from separating during baking and ensure a more uniform carrot shape. Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut the dough lengthwise into 8 (1-inch) strips. These strips will be wrapped around the foil cones to form the carrot shape.

Step 3: Wrap one strip of dough around each foil cone, starting at the pointed end and overlapping slightly as you go. Make sure to cover the entire cone with dough, leaving no foil exposed. This will create a solid and even carrot shape. Place the wrapped cones on an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. This will allow for proper air circulation and even baking.

Step 4: Bake the crescent rolls for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Keep a close eye on them, as baking times may vary depending on your oven. Once they are baked, transfer the cookie sheet to a cooling rack and let the crescent rolls cool completely before removing the foil molds. This will prevent the rolls from breaking or losing their shape.

Step 5: While the crescent rolls are cooling, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, grated lemon peel, and salt. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the ingredients together until smooth and well combined. The softened cream cheese will make it easier to mix the ingredients and create a creamy, spreadable filling. The parsley and chives add a fresh, herby flavor, while the lemon peel provides a bright, citrusy note. The salt enhances the overall flavor of the filling.

Step 6: Once the crescent rolls have cooled completely, carefully remove the foil molds. You may need to gently wiggle the cones to release them. Once the molds are removed, you'll have hollow crescent roll "carrots."

Step 7: Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Alternatively, you can use a spoon to fill the crescent rolls. Pipe or spoon the cream cheese mixture into the cavity of each crescent roll, filling it to the top.

Step 8: Top each filled crescent roll with 2 small sprigs of fresh parsley to create the "carrot top." These parsley sprigs add a final touch of freshness and visual appeal, completing the carrot-shaped appetizer.