Description
These Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the perfect balance of tangy, creamy, and flaky. Quick to prepare, they’re ideal for holiday gatherings, brunches, or anytime you want a comforting, bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- Optional toppings: chopped pecans or orange zest
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a mini muffin tin.
2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Unroll crescent dough, cut each triangle in half, and press into muffin cups.
4. Spoon 1 tsp cream cheese mixture into each dough cup. Top with 1 tsp cranberry sauce and optional toppings.
5. Bake 11-13 minutes until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the dough cups, overflow will burn.
- Soften cream cheese fully for smooth filling.
- Let bites cool slightly before removing to avoid tearing.
- You can assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: cranberry crescent bites, cream cheese appetizers, holiday finger food, quick appetizers