Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the quintessential fall treat, combining the buttery goodness of crescent dough with a rich cream cheese filling and tart cranberry sauce. These bite-sized delights are perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy nights in, or as a quick snack for kids after school. With minimal prep time and an appealing presentation, these bites are sure to impress your guests and become a seasonal favorite. Whether you’re entertaining or simply indulging yourself, these flavorful treats offer a delightful contrast of creamy and tart that will leave everyone wanting more.
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 your oven to 375°F and grease or line a mini muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press each piece into the prepared muffin cups.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each dough cup followed by another teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- If desired, top with chopped pecans or orange zest.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown; allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approximately 24g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg