Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Delightful bites combining creamy cream cheese and tart cranberry sauce wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dough and Filling
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count) Use pre-packaged dough for convenience.
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened) Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
- ¼ cup powdered sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
- ½ tsp vanilla extract Enhances the flavor of the filling.
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce Use homemade or store-bought.
Optional Toppings
- to taste chopped pecans For extra crunch.
- to taste orange zest Adds a citrusy flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half.
- Press the dough pieces into the muffin cups.
- Spoon in 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into each cup, followed by 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- If using, sprinkle chopped pecans or orange zest on top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11–13 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, straight from the oven. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Reheat before serving.