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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites: A Cozy Fall Delight

Enjoy these delightful Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites for a cozy fall treat, perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough refrigerated dough for best results
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar can be substituted with regular sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract optional, but not recommended to omit
  • 1 cup Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce homemade cranberry compote for a fresh twist
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans or Orange Zest optional toppings for flavor
For Serving
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar for dusting before serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mini muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough and cut each triangle in half.
  4. Press the halved dough triangles into the muffin tin to form cups.
  5. Fill each cup with 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture and top with cranberry sauce.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped pecans or orange zest if desired.
  7. Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Overfilling can lead to spills during baking.

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