Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the perfect way to embrace the flavors of fall while delighting family and friends with minimal effort. These bite-sized treats combine flaky crescent dough, creamy cheese, and tangy cranberry sauce for a delightful experience that will have everyone coming back for more. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, they’re quick to prepare and even easier to customize. Whether served warm out of the oven or enjoyed later, these treats promise comfort and joy in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings (1 bite per serving) 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 crescent roll dough, cut each triangle in half, and press into greased mini muffin cups.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each cup, followed by another teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Add optional toppings like chopped pecans or orange zest on top.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg