Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites for Effortless Elegance
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are a delightful treat, combining rich cream cheese with sweet-tart cranberry sauce, perfect for gatherings.
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Servings: 12 bites
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- mini muffin tin
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or whisk
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 package crescent roll dough a true time-saver that adds flakiness
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese softened for easy mixing
- ¼ cup powdered sugar adds a touch of sweetness
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract brings warmth and depth of flavor
Topping
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce provides a sweet-tart burst
- ¼ cup chopped pecans optional, for crunch and nuttiness
- 1 tablespoon orange zest optional, for brightness
Instructions
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a mini muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press the triangles into the greased mini muffin tin.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each dough cup, then add a teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top.
- Optionally sprinkle with chopped pecans or orange zest.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11–13 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin and serving.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened for easy blending and avoid lumps in your filling. Allow the bites to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bite | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.5mg