Irresistible Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
These Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are a delightful combination of creamy, tangy cream cheese and sweet-tart cranberries, all wrapped in a buttery crescent roll. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, they are sure to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of crescent roll dough
- 8 ounces of full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans (or sunflower seeds for a nut-free option)
- Chopped fresh parsley or thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of whole berry cranberry sauce, and 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts (or your choice of nuts). Mix until well blended.
- Open the crescent roll dough and unroll it, separating the triangles carefully.
- Take a spoonful of the cranberry cream cheese mixture and place it at the wide end of each crescent triangle, leaving enough space to roll them up.
- Carefully roll the triangle from the wide end to the tip, tucking the filling in as you go, and pinch the seams to seal.
- Place the rolled bites on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove the bites from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Feel free to add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to the cream cheese mixture for a seasonal twist. Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the tops before serving for added sweetness.