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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites Recipe

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites Recipe

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These Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites deliver a perfect blend of tangy cranberry, smooth sweetened cream cheese, and flaky golden crescent dough. Quick and easy to prepare, they’re an ideal festive appetizer or snack for holidays and parties.

  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bites

Ingredients

Crescent Dough

  • 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • Optional: chopped pecans or orange zest for topping

Instructions

  1. Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
  2. Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon to blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Then, cut each triangle in half lengthwise to make 16 smaller triangles. Gently press each piece into the wells of the mini muffin tin, shaping them to form a cup.
  4. Add Fillings: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the prepared cream cheese filling into each dough cup. Next, top with about 1 teaspoon of whole berry cranberry sauce for a burst of tangy flavor.
  5. Add Toppings (Optional): Sprinkle chopped pecans or a little orange zest over each bite for added texture and bright, citrusy notes, if desired.
  6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the dough is puffed and golden brown.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the bites cool slightly in the tin before transferring to a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Delicious both warm and at room temperature—perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
  • Try substituting raspberry or cherry preserves if cranberry sauce isn’t available.
  • Chopped pecans add a lovely crunch, while orange zest brightens up the flavor—both are optional but recommended!
  • Make sure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and a smooth filling.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/cranberry-cream-cheese-crescent-bites-recipe/