Description
Delightful bite-sized treats that combine flaky pastry with creamy, tangy flavors and a touch of sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- Optional: chopped pecans or orange zest for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease or line a mini muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough. Cut each triangle in half.
- Press each piece of dough into the muffin cups to form a base.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese filling into each dough cup, followed by a teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top.
- If using pecans or orange zest, sprinkle on top for added flavor and texture.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, use low-fat cream cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Cream Cheese, Crescent, Bites, Appetizer, Holiday