Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delightful Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites. This easy-to-make treat combines buttery crescent dough with a creamy filling of softened cream cheese, sweetened with powdered sugar and enriched with tangy cranberry sauce. Perfect for any gathering, these little bites are festive yet comforting, making them ideal for busy weeks or special occasions. They’re not only quick to prepare but also family-friendly and make for an excellent party snack that will disappear in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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.
- Grease or line a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press into muffin cups.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each cup, followed by a teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Add optional toppings and bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg