Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Delicious and festive appetizer featuring creamy, sweet, and tart flavors with flaky crescent dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- Optional: chopped pecans or orange zest for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F: This ensures your bites get perfectly golden and flaky.
- Grease or line a mini muffin tin: Prevents sticking and makes for easy cleanup.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth: This will serve as your creamy filling.
- Unroll dough and cut each triangle in half: Each piece will become the base for your bites.
- Press into muffin cups: Ensure they are snug for a nice shape.
- Spoon in 1 tsp cream cheese filling, then 1 tsp cranberry sauce: This creates the delicious flavor explosion.
- Top with nuts or zest if using: This adds a lovely crunch and additional flavor.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes or until golden. Cooling slightly before serving improves flavor.
Notes
These bites can be made ahead and frozen for later baking. Perfect for holiday gatherings or brunch tables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://easyumrecipes.com/cranberry-cream-cheese-crescent-bites/