Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
These Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make treat, combining the sweetness of cranberries with the tanginess of cream cheese in a flaky crescent roll.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest optional
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently stir in the whole berry cranberry sauce, orange zest (if using), and chopped pecans (if using).
Assembly and Baking
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll each crescent from the wide end to the point, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These bites are best served warm, but can also be enjoyed at room temperature. For an extra touch, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and a splash of milk.