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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites Recipe

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Delightful Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites combine flaky crescent roll dough with a sweet cream cheese filling and tangy cranberry sauce, making them perfect for festive gatherings or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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Crescent Dough

  • 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)

Filling

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • Optional: chopped pecans or orange zest for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease or line a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Prepare Dough Cups: Unroll the crescent roll dough and cut each of the 8 large triangles in half, creating 16 smaller triangles. Press each triangle firmly into the cups of the prepared mini muffin tin, forming a small dough cup.
  4. Fill Dough Cups: Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each dough cup, then top with about 1 teaspoon of whole berry cranberry sauce over the cream cheese layer.
  5. Add Optional Toppings: If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans or orange zest on top of each filled dough cup to enhance flavor and texture.
  6. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the crescent dough is golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bites to cool slightly before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing and smoother filling.
  • Use whole berry cranberry sauce for a chunkier texture, or substitute with jellied cranberry sauce if preferred.
  • These bites can be made ahead of time and warmed slightly before serving.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the chopped pecans.
  • Experiment with different toppings like orange zest or chopped fresh herbs for added flavor.

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