Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, capturing the heart of fall in every bite. These delightful treats feature buttery crescent dough filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture and topped with tangy cranberry sauce. They are quick to prepare, taking under 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings or festive celebrations. Versatile enough to be served as appetizers, snacks, or even at brunch, these mini pastries can easily be customized with nuts or citrus zest for added flair. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or simply treating yourself, these bites will impress guests and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Makes 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 and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent dough and cut each triangle in half; press into muffin cups.
- Spoon 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each cup, followed by cranberry sauce.
- Top with optional chopped pecans or orange zest.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (35g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg