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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

Delightful bites that blend the tangy sweetness of cranberry with creamy cream cheese, all wrapped in buttery crescent dough — perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 8 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Filling Ingredients
  • 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count) Use pre-made dough to save time.
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened) Softening the cream cheese makes mixing easy.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar Adds sweetness to the cream cheese mixture.
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce Can be swapped with other fruit preserves.
  • to taste chopped pecans or orange zest Optional topping for added flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Grease or line a mini muffin tin.
  3. In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half.
  5. Firmly press each triangle half into the muffin cups.
  6. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each dough cup, followed by another teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
  7. If desired, sprinkle some chopped pecans or orange zest on top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the oven for 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. Let them cool slightly before serving.

Notes

You can prepare the cream cheese mixture a day ahead. Store it in the fridge until ready to assemble the bites. Don't overfill the cups — a little goes a long way with these flavors.