Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites for Effortless Holiday Joy

A simple yet elegant appetizer combining flaky crescent rolls with cream cheese and cranberry for holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 bites

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 package Crescent Roll Dough Store-bought for convenience

For the Cream Cheese Filling

4 oz Cream Cheese Softened to room temperature
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust sweetness as desired
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider almond extract for variation

For the Cranberry Layer

1/2 cup Cranberry Sauce Thick to avoid leaks

Optional Add-ins

1/4 cup Pecans Can substitute walnuts
1 tablespoon Orange Zest Adds brightness

Equipment

Electric Mixer
Baking Sheet
Parchment paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
Unroll the crescent dough, separate into triangles, and stretch each triangle a bit.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling on the wide end of each triangle, then add 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top.
Roll each triangle from the wide end to the pointed end, tucking the point underneath.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving on a festive platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Make ahead for stress-free holiday entertaining. Store leftovers in an airtight container with a paper towel for crispness.

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