Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites: Warm, buttery and festive, these cranberry cream cheese crescent bites fuse flaky dough with a creamy filling and a bright cranberry swirl. This quick, crowd-pleasing treat is perfect for holidays, fall gatherings, and cozy family nights. Easy to make, they offer a sweet-tart bite in every crescent, ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a festive weeknight appetizer; dust with powdered sugar for a prettier finish. Made with pantry staples and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Add a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture to the wide end of each triangle.
- Top with a small dollop of cranberry sauce.
- Roll each triangle tightly into a crescent shape.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden.
- Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for presentation.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: Approximately 90
- Sugar: Approximately 3 g
- Sodium: Approximately 80 mg
- Fat: Approximately 5 g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: Approximately 2 g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 15 mg
Keywords: cranberry cream cheese crescent bites, easy holiday appetizers, cranberry pastry bites, festive appetizers, quick snacks, crescent dough recipe, party finger foods