Classic Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
These delightful crescent bites feature a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling with tart cranberries, all wrapped in a flaky crescent roll. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a festive snack, they're easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Medium Bowl
- Electric Mixer or Fork
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 package Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Rolls (8-ounce)
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar optional, for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll crescent roll dough onto the prepared baking sheet and separate the triangles.
- Place about one tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and 3-5 cranberries onto the wide end of each crescent triangle.
- Roll up each crescent from the wide end towards the pointed end and arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the rolled crescents with melted butter.
Baking & Serving
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from oven, cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack; dust with powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or orange zest to the cream cheese mixture. If using frozen cranberries, there's no need to thaw them beforehand.