Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Delightful bite-sized treats with a creamy filling and tangy-sweet cranberry flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened) Make sure it's sufficiently softened for mixing.
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- Optional chopped pecans or orange zest For topping.
For the Base
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Open the can of crescent roll dough and unroll it. Cut each triangle in half to form smaller triangles.
- Press one triangle into each muffin cup, ensuring to cover the bottom and sides.
- Add 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each cup, followed by 1 teaspoon of whole berry cranberry sauce on top.
- If desired, sprinkle with chopped pecans or grated orange zest.
Baking
- Bake in the oven for about 11–13 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm them in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.