Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the perfect autumn-inspired treat, combining a buttery crescent shell with a rich cream cheese filling and tart cranberry sauce. These delightful, bite-sized snacks are easy to prepare and offer an impressive presentation for any gathering, from casual family dinners to festive celebrations. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up these crowd-pleasers that are sure to leave your guests wanting more. Plus, they allow for customization—add nuts or citrus zest to elevate the flavors. Enjoy these warm or at room temperature; either way, they’re a delightful way to embrace the flavors of fall.
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 the oven to 375°F.
- Grease or line a mini muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half.
- Press each triangle into the muffin cups, covering the base and sides well.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each cup, then top with another teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Optionally sprinkle with chopped pecans or orange zest.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg