Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites. These irresistible treats combine buttery crescent dough with a creamy, sweet filling and tart cranberry sauce, making them the perfect addition to any gathering or cozy night in. They come together in just 10 minutes and are as easy to prepare as they are delicious. With their bite-sized nature, these crescent bites add a festive flair to your holiday parties or family get-togethers. Customize them with nuts or zests for an extra burst of flavor, ensuring that everyone—both kids and adults—will be reaching for seconds. Enjoy these scrumptious morsels warm from the oven for an unforgettable experience!
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 and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent dough and cut each triangle in half.
- Press each triangle into the greased muffin cups.
- Fill each cup with 1 tsp of cream cheese mixture followed by 1 tsp of cranberry sauce.
- Top with optional nuts or zest if desired.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg