Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites Recipe
Delightful Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites combine flaky crescent roll dough with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese filling and tangy whole berry cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings or festive snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- Optional: chopped pecans or orange zest for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease or line a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half to create smaller triangles. Press each small triangle firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared mini muffin cups to form little cups.
- Fill Cups: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into each dough cup, followed by 1 teaspoon of whole berry cranberry sauce on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Add Toppings: If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans or orange zest over each bite for added flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake the filled crescent bites in the preheated oven for 13 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bites to cool slightly in the muffin tin before removing and serving, so the filling can set and they hold their shape.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother filling.
- Use a mini muffin tin for perfectly sized bite-sized treats.
- Chopping pecans adds a nice crunchy texture but can be omitted for nut-free versions.
- Orange zest enhances the cranberry flavor with a fresh citrus note.
- These bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
