Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

Delightful Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites that embody the essence of holiday gatherings in under 35 minutes.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings: 12 bites

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 90

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 pack Crescent Roll Dough Can substitute with puff pastry.

For the Cream Cheese Filling

8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
1 cup Powdered Sugar Consider sugar alternatives if watching sugars.

For Flavor Enhancement

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

For the Topping

1 cup Cranberry Sauce Use homemade or thick store-bought.
0.5 cup Pecans or Orange Zest Can be swapped with walnuts or omitted.

Equipment

Electric Mixer
Baking Sheet
Parchment paper

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Gently stretch each triangle.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each triangle and add 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
Roll each triangle from the wide end towards the pointed end and place seam side down on the baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for the filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container with a paper towel inside.

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