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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites: A Cozy Fall Treat

Delight in these Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites, combining buttery crescent rolls, creamy filling, and tart cranberry sauce for the perfect fall snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough refrigerated fresh or canned
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure recommended
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce adds tartness
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans optional for crunch
  • 1 tsp Orange Zest optional for brightness

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your mini muffin tin.
  2. In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Unroll crescent dough, cut triangles in half, and press into muffin cups.
  4. Spoon cream cheese filling into each dough base, followed by a teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
  5. Add optional toppings of chopped pecans or orange zest if desired.
  6. Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before serving.
  7. Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Freeze unbaked bites on a tray, then store in a zip bag for future use.

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