Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are a delightful treat that combines tangy cranberry sauce with creamy cheese, all enveloped in a flaky crescent roll. Perfect for any festive gathering or cozy night in, these bites are not only easy to make but also visually appealing, ensuring they’ll be the star of your platter. With every bite, you’ll experience a burst of flavor that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese and cranberry sauce until smooth. Stir in sugar and chopped pecans if desired.
- Unroll crescent dough and cut it into triangles along the perforations.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll tightly from wide to narrow, tucking in the sides.
- Arrange on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly. Optionally brush with melted butter for extra color.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg