Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are flaky pastry pockets filled with a sweet-tangy cream cheese mixture and cranberry sauce, perfect for holidays or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Dough and Filling
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened) Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce Whole berry cranberry sauce adds texture.
Optional Toppings
- chopped pecans or orange zest For topping, optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin well with non-stick spray or line with mini paper liners.
- In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and lump-free.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough. If the triangles are wide, cut each triangle in half to form narrower pieces.
Assembling
- Press a triangle of dough into each mini muffin cup, pressing up the sides.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture into the bottom of each cup, then top with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- If using, sprinkle chopped pecans or orange zest on top.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11–13 minutes, or until the dough is golden and slightly puffed.
- Let the bites cool in the tin for 3–5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Serving
- Dust with powdered sugar for an extra festive touch before serving.
Notes
Storage: Store at room temperature for up to 24 hours, refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen in a 325°F oven.