Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the perfect festive appetizer that combines flaky crescent dough with a rich cream cheese filling and a tangy cranberry topping. These bite-sized treats are quick to prepare and ideal for any gathering, whether it’s a holiday feast or a casual get-together. With their delightful balance of creamy and tart flavors, they are sure to impress your guests while also being fun to eat—making them a great option for kids to help in the kitchen. Customize them with toppings like chopped pecans or orange zest to enhance their flavor and presentation. Enjoy these delicious bites warm out of the oven or at room temperature!
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 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 small triangle into the muffin cups.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each dough cup, then top with another teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Add optional toppings if desired, then bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg