Description
These festive cranberry cream cheese crescent bites are easy to make and perfect for holiday parties, combining creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors in a flaky pastry.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tube Crescent roll dough (The kind that comes in a tube)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (Softened)
- 1/2 cup Cranberry sauce (Homemade or canned)
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar (Optional for topping)
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 tbsp Orange zest (For extra flavor)
- 1/2 cup Pecans (Chopped)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract (For richer flavor)
Instructions
Preparation
- Unroll the crescent dough on a floured counter.
- Smear a dollop of softened cream cheese in each triangle’s wide end.
- Spoon on a bit of cranberry sauce (don’t overdo it).
- Roll the triangles up starting on the fat side and smoosh the edges to seal.
- Move to a baking tray and pop them in a hot oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
- Let them cool juuuust enough not to burn your tongue.
Notes
Assemble bites ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze for stress-free hosting. Don’t over-stuff to prevent filling leaks, and use parchment paper for easy cleanup. Bake from frozen with extra time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Holiday