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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites


  • Author: William Cantor
  • Total Time: 23 mins
  • Yield: 16 bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Sweet, tangy, and flaky—these cranberry cream cheese crescent bites are the ultimate easy holiday appetizer or dessert.


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

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease or line a mini muffin tin.

2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Unroll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press into muffin cups.

4. Spoon in 1 tsp cream cheese filling, then 1 tsp cranberry sauce.

5. Top with nuts or zest if using.

6. Bake 11–13 mins or until golden. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

You can make the filling up to 3 days ahead.

Store baked bites in an airtight container and reheat before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 13 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 bites
  • Calories: 95
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 12mg

Keywords: cranberry cream cheese crescent bites, thanksgiving appetizer