Irresistible Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites You’ll Love

Delight in the festive flavors of Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites, a perfect quick treat for any gathering.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 13

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 33

Servings: 12 bites

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 160

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 package Crescent Roll Dough Ready-made dough

For the Cream Cheese Filling

8 oz Cream Cheese Softened, at room temperature
1 cup Powdered Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract Avoid substitutions unless experimenting with almond extract

For the Cranberry Mixture

1 cup Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce Can use homemade if preferred

For Optional Toppings

1/4 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with seeds for a nut-free option
1 tbsp Orange Zest Optional for flavor enhancement

Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowl
mini muffin tin
Hand mixer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
Combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Blend until smooth.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press into muffin cups to form bowls.
Spoon 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each crescent dough cup followed by a teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
Add optional toppings of chopped pecans or orange zest on top.
Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden brown. Watch closely for perfect doneness.
Cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for best flavor, and feel free to experiment with different fruit preserves.

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