Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites Recipe
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are delightful little appetizers combining flaky crescent roll dough, creamy sweetened cream cheese, and tangy whole berry cranberry sauce. Perfect for fall snacking or holiday gatherings, these bite-sized treats are topped with optional pecans or orange zest for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 16 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Toppings (Optional)
- Chopped pecans
- Orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Make cream cheese filling. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble dough in muffin cups. Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half to create smaller pieces. Press each piece firmly into the individual cups of the muffin tin, forming a small cup shape.
- Add filling and cranberry sauce. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each dough cup, followed by 1 teaspoon of whole berry cranberry sauce on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Add toppings (optional). If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans or a little orange zest over each bite for extra flavor and crunch.
- Bake to golden perfection. Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 11–13 minutes or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and serve. Allow the bites to cool slightly in the pan before removing and serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Sweet, tart, and totally addictive—these little bites make a perfect early fall snack or a festive holiday appetizer.
- Softening the cream cheese beforehand ensures a smooth, easy-to-spread filling.
- Feel free to experiment with other toppings like chopped walnuts or a drizzle of honey.
Keywords: cranberry, cream cheese, crescent rolls, bite-size appetizers, holiday snacks, fall recipes