Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are a delightful autumn treat that beautifully combines the tartness of cranberry with the creaminess of cheese, all wrapped in buttery crescent dough. These easy-to-make bites are perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or as a quick snack when you need a little pick-me-up. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a tasty, festive appetizer that’s sure to impress everyone around the table. Whether you’re hosting a fall celebration or just want to indulge in something sweet and savory, these bites will disappear in no time—so grab your ingredients and let’s get baking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8 servings (1 bite each) 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.
- Grease or line a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press each piece into muffin cups.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each cup followed by another teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Optionally, sprinkle chopped pecans or orange zest on top.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg