Description
These Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the perfect festive holiday appetizer or treat! Flaky crescent dough is filled with creamy sweetened cream cheese and bright cranberry sauce, then baked until golden and irresistible. Easy, delicious, and ideal for Christmas parties, potlucks, or cozy gatherings!
Ingredients
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- For the Crescent Bites:
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned whole berry)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
- Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for festive garnish
- Chopped pecans for crunch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into individual triangles.
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Add a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of cranberry sauce on top. Sprinkle orange zest if desired.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip, keeping the filling inside.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar or add garnishes if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy these festive sweet-tart bites!
Notes
These can be assembled ahead and chilled until baking time. Try using homemade cranberry-orange sauce for extra flavor. Swap crescent rolls for puff pastry for a more decadent version. Perfect for holiday brunches, dessert tables, or as a quick Christmas appetizer!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cranberry cream cheese bites, crescent roll appetizers, holiday crescent bites, Christmas appetizers, festive treats, easy holiday recipes