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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites for a Festive Feast

Delight your guests with these easy-to-make Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites, perfect for any cozy gathering or holiday event.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 can Crescent Roll Dough Can substitute with puff pastry for extra flakiness.
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for a velvety texture.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for better flavor.
For the Topping
  • 1 teaspoon Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce Homemade relish is an option.
  • Chopped Pecans or Orange Zest Optional toppings for added flavor.

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
  3. Unroll one can of crescent roll dough on a clean surface, cut triangles in half, and press each piece into the prepared muffin cups.
  4. Spoon 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into each dough cup, then top with 1 teaspoon of whole berry cranberry sauce.
  5. Optionally, sprinkle chopped pecans or orange zest on top of each filled cup.
  6. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Arrange the bites on a festive platter and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites are great for make-ahead preparation; freeze unbaked bites for later use. Bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to baking time.

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