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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

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These bite-sized treats combine tangy cranberry sauce with a sweet cream cheese filling, all wrapped in buttery crescent dough. Perfect for holiday gatherings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 bites
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened Use light cream cheese if you prefer.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Bites
  • 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count) Store-bought for convenience.
  • 1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce Canned works well, adjust if using a thicker variety.
Optional Toppings
  • chopped pecans For additional texture, can be skipped for nut-free.
  • orange zest Adds brightness to the flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a mini muffin tin lightly.
  2. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough, separate into triangles, and cut each triangle in half to make smaller triangles.
  4. Press each small triangle into a mini muffin cup, tucking the point underneath.
  5. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each cup.
Baking
  1. Top each with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce, ensuring it doesn’t overflow.
  2. Optional: sprinkle with chopped pecans or orange zest.
  3. Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden and puffed.
  4. Let cool in the pan for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 120mgSugar: 3g

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat at 325°F for 5-7 minutes. These can be frozen unbaked for up to a month.
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