Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the perfect blend of creamy and tart flavors, making them a delightful treat for any gathering. These bite-sized snacks feature flaky crescent dough filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and topped with whole berry cranberry sauce. They are quick to prepare, taking under 30 minutes, and can be customized with various toppings like chopped pecans or zesty orange peel. Ideal for holiday celebrations, casual get-togethers, or as a festive appetizer, these bites will impress your guests with their delicious taste and beautiful presentation. Easy enough for kids to help make, they provide a fun cooking experience for families.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings (8 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press into muffin cups.
- Spoon 1 tsp of cream cheese filling into each cup followed by 1 tsp of cranberry sauce.
- Add optional toppings if desired.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (35g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg