Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites for Festive Fun
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Enjoy these easy Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites, a perfect festive treat for gatherings.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 package Crescent Roll Dough
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- ¼ cup Powdered Sugar
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
- Chopped Pecans or Orange Zest (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a mini muffin tin.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough, cut each triangle in half, and press them into the muffin cups.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into each dough cup, followed by 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- If using, sprinkle chopped pecans or orange zest on top.
- Bake the filled muffin tin in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly for about 5 minutes before removing from the tin and serving warm.
Notes
- Granulated sugar can be used but may affect smoothness.
- Consider almond extract for a unique touch.
- Fresh cranberry relish can be substituted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg