Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors wrapped in flaky crescent dough, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. These delightful bites are incredibly easy to prepare, taking just 23 minutes from start to finish, and they’re sure to impress your family and friends. The creamy filling made with softened cream cheese and powdered sugar pairs beautifully with the tangy cranberry sauce, creating a mouthwatering explosion of flavor in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply want a quick snack, these bites will be a hit at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings (8 bites) 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, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press them into a greased mini muffin tin.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each muffin cup, then add another teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top.
- Optionally, sprinkle with chopped pecans or orange zest before baking.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg