Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Discover the joy of fall with these Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites, a delightful blend of creamy cheese and tart cranberry sauce encased in buttery crescent dough. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these bite-sized treats are quick to make and even quicker to disappear. With their sweet and savory balance, they are ideal for any occasion—whether it’s a festive celebration or just a snack to enjoy. Once you take a bite, you’ll be hooked and eager to share them with family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 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 followed by another teaspoon of cranberry sauce into each dough cup.
- Top with chopped nuts or orange zest if desired.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown, then cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (28g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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