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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are festive, easy-to-make hors d’oeuvres or sweet snacks featuring flaky crescent dough filled with sweetened cream cheese and topped with tangy cranberry sauce — perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy treats.

Ingredients

  • 1 tube (about 8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce or homemade cranberry compote
  • Optional: 2 tbsp chopped pecans or 1 tsp grated orange zest for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
  2. Unroll the crescent dough and cut into squares or press pieces into each mini muffin cup to form a little dough “cup.”
  3. In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  4. Spoon a bit of the cream cheese mixture into each dough cup.
  5. Top each with a small spoonful of cranberry sauce, and sprinkle with chopped pecans or orange zest if desired.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes, then remove from the pan carefully and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of cinnamon to the cream cheese mixture for a warm holiday twist.
  • Use raspberry or cherry preserves instead of cranberry for a different flavor.
  • Drizzle a light maple or honey glaze over the bites after baking for extra sweetness.
  • For a savory version, reduce or omit sugar and add a pinch of salt and chopped fresh herbs (like rosemary) to the cream cheese filling.
  • Prepare and fill dough cups ahead of time, then bake just before serving for freshest texture.

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