Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these delightful Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites. Perfect for any gathering, these easy-to-make treats combine buttery crescent dough with a creamy filling and tart cranberry sauce for a balance of sweetness and richness. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or enjoying a cozy night in, these bite-sized snacks are sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up a batch that will disappear faster than you can say “autumn delight.” Get ready to savor every mouthful!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 (makes about 16 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 for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press each piece into greased mini muffin cups.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each dough cup followed by another teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top.
- Add optional toppings if desired.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg