Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the perfect blend of creamy and tangy, making them an ideal treat for any fall gathering. These delightful bites feature flaky crescent dough filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture and topped with tart cranberry sauce. They’re quick to make, taking less than 30 minutes, and are versatile enough to serve as appetizers, snacks, or even desserts. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, these bites are sure to impress your guests while satisfying their taste buds. Customize them with toppings like chopped pecans or orange zest for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday parties, or cozy nights in with friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- 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
- Optional: Orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll crescent dough; cut each triangle in half and press into muffin cups.
- Fill each cup with 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture and top with another teaspoon 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 (25g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg