Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Delightful bite-sized pastries filled with cream cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened) Use softened for best results.
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Optional Toppings
- to taste chopped pecans Can substitute with walnuts or omit.
- to taste orange zest Adds brightness to the flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and either grease or line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll your crescent dough and cut each triangle in half for bite-sized portions.
- Gently press each dough triangle into the muffin cups, allowing some dough to hang over the edge.
Filling
- Spoon 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into each cup, followed by another teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top.
- Sprinkle optional toppings over the filling if desired.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11–13 minutes, or until pastries are golden and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Can be paired with whipped cream or a refreshing winter salad. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to a month. Reheat at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.