Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites. Perfectly flaky and buttery, these bite-sized treats combine the tanginess of whole berry cranberry sauce with creamy, smooth cream cheese, all wrapped in a golden crescent roll. Ideal for cozy family gatherings or festive celebrations, these simple bites are both quick to prepare and hard to resist. Whether served as an appetizer or a sweet snack, they are sure to impress your guests and bring a touch of autumn charm to any table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 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 toppings: chopped pecans or orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, blend 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 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture into each dough cup, followed by another teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top.
- Sprinkle optional toppings if desired.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg