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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites: Easy Fall Favorites

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are quick, festive snacks perfect for gatherings that combine creamy filling with flaky crescents.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough Store-bought or homemade
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened and at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust sweetness to preference
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used
For the Cranberry Layer
  • 1/2 cup Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce Homemade for best flavor
For Topping (Optional)
  • Chopped Pecans Or orange zest can be used

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half.
  4. Press each dough piece into the bottom and up the sides of the muffin tin.
  5. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each prepared cup.
  6. Top each cup with approximately 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
  7. Sprinkle with optional chopped pecans or orange zest if desired.
  8. Bake for 11-13 minutes, until the cups are golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature. Garnish creatively with various toppings based on preference.

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