Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are delightful, flaky appetizers bursting with sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cranberry sauce, sugar, and chopped pecans (if using). Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Roll Out the Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough on a clean surface and separate it into triangles along the perforated lines.
- Fill the Dough: Place a generous spoonful of the cream cheese mixture at the wide end of each triangle. Roll each triangle from wide to narrow to enclose the filling.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the rolled bites on the prepared baking sheet with space in between. Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a serving platter and enjoy warm!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider sprinkling some cinnamon into the cream cheese mixture. Swap cranberries for other fruits like raspberry or cherry preserves for a unique twist.