Description
These Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the ultimate holiday appetizer—flaky crescent dough filled with tangy cranberry sauce and creamy sweetened cream cheese. Quick, festive, and perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 count, each triangle cut in half)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Filling: Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Prepare Dough: Cut each crescent triangle in half to make 16 smaller pieces.
- Fill: Place a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture in the center of each piece, then top with cranberry sauce.
- Wrap: Gently fold the dough edges over the filling, pinching to seal.
- Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish with nuts and rosemary if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Don’t overfill—use about 1 teaspoon of each filling.
- Seal edges well to prevent leaks.
- Make ahead and refrigerate unbaked bites for a few hours before baking.
- For a savory twist, add brie or shredded cheddar to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Holiday, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites, Holiday Appetizer, Thanksgiving Snacks, Friendsgiving Recipes, Easy Crescent Roll Recipes