Delicious Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites for Treat Time
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are delightful, tangy, and creamy pastries perfect for gatherings.
Equipment
- Mini Muffin Tin
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 package Crescent roll dough
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 oz Cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup Powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
For the Topping
- 1 cup Whole berry cranberry sauce
- Chopped pecans optional
- Orange zest optional
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with muffin liners.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 4 oz of softened cream cheese, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to blend until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press each triangle into the muffin cup.
- Using a teaspoon, fill each crescent dough cup with about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling, then layer with 1 teaspoon of whole berry cranberry sauce.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans or orange zest on top of each filled cup if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11–13 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling and avoid overfilling the cups to prevent overflow while baking. Experiment with additional flavors like spices for a personal touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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