Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are a delightful treat that combines tangy cranberry sauce with creamy cheese, all enveloped in a flaky crescent roll.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese and cranberry sauce until smooth. Stir in sugar and chopped pecans if desired.
- Unroll crescent dough and cut it into triangles along the perforations.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll tightly from wide to narrow, tucking in the sides.
- Arrange on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly. Optionally brush with melted butter for extra color.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sugar based on your taste preference.
- Chopped pecans are optional but add a nice crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg