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Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites: Easy Festive Appetizer

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are a delicious and easy festive appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 bites
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Dough and Filling

  • 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • chopped pecans or orange zest optional for topping

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease or line a mini muffin tin.
  • In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Unroll dough and cut each triangle in half. Press into muffin cups.
  • Spoon in 1 teaspoon cream cheese filling, then 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce.
  • Top with nuts or zest if using.
  • Bake 11–13 mins or until golden. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword cranberry, cream cheese, crescent bites, easy appetizer, festive appetizer, holiday recipe
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