Festive Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites for Easy Snacking

These Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are a quick and delightful treat, perfect for autumn gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 13

Total Time 23

Servings: 8 bites

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 8-count can Crescent Roll Dough This is the essential base for your bites, adding a flaky and buttery texture.

For the Filling

4 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easier mixing.
0.25 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust for your taste.
0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as a substitute.

For the Topping

0.5 cup Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce Homemade or store-bought.
Optional Toppings Chopped pecans or orange zest.

Equipment

Mini muffin tin
Mixing Bowl
Electric mixer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a mini muffin tin.
Blend 4 oz of softened cream cheese with ¼ cup of powdered sugar and ½ tsp of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press each triangle into the greased muffin cups to form a bowl.
Fill each crescent dough cup with approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture and then 1 teaspoon of whole berry cranberry sauce on top.
Sprinkle optional chopped pecans or orange zest over the top of each filled crescent cup.
Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden brown and puffed up. Let cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites can be made ahead and frozen unbaked. Just add extra baking time if baking from frozen.

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