Indulge in Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites for Every Occasion
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season! These flaky, buttery crescents are filled with a creamy, tangy cream cheese mixture and topped with a sweet burst of cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 can (8-count) crescent roll dough
- 4 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- Optional: chopped pecans or orange zest for topping
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. 3. Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each triangle, then top with a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
4. 4. Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle up into a crescent shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5. If desired, sprinkle the top of the crescent bites with chopped pecans or a dusting of orange zest.
6. 6. Bake the Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites for 12-15 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and irresistibly delicious.
7. 7. Allow the bites to cool slightly, then serve them warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is completely softened before mixing it with the powdered sugar and vanilla.
Be gentle when unrolling and separating the crescent dough to prevent it from tearing.
Bake the bites on the upper third of the oven for the best rise and golden-brown color.
Store any leftover bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Cream Cheese, Crescent Bites, Holiday Treat