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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites for Effortless Holiday Joy

Delight in these Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites, an effortless treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 tube Crescent Roll Dough can substitute with puff pastry for a richer flavor
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese can substitute with mascarpone for a sweeter alternative
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar granulated sugar can be used, but may change texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract for a nutty flavor
  • 1 cup Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce homemade or berry compote are excellent substitutes
Optional Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans can replace with walnuts or almonds
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest can substitute with lemon zest

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each triangle in half lengthwise. Press each piece into the mini muffin cups.
  4. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into each dough-lined muffin cup, then add another teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top.
  5. Sprinkle optional garnishes if desired.
  6. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until golden brown, then let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened before use. Assemble and freeze bites for later baking without thawing.

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