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A close-up featured image showcases golden-brown Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites, perfect for holiday appetizers or snacks.

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

These Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are a delightful combination of flaky crescent dough, creamy sweet cream cheese filling, and tart cranberry sauce. Perfect for holidays, parties, or a simple sweet treat, these bites are easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce, drained
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter, for brushing
  • Coarse sugar, for sprinkling optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • Spoon
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
  4. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture onto each triangle.
  5. Top with a spoonful of drained cranberry sauce.
  6. Roll up each triangle from the wide end to the point.
  7. Place the crescent rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Drain the cranberry sauce thoroughly to prevent soggy bottoms. Soften the cream cheese completely for a smooth filling. Don't overmix the cream cheese mixture. Seal the edges of the crescent rolls to prevent filling from leaking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For a festive touch, sprinkle with powdered sugar after baking. Adding a pinch of orange zest or chopped walnuts to the cream cheese filling is a great variation.