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Delicious Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites on a platter

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

These delightful cranberry cream cheese crescent bites are a perfect sweet and savory appetizer, featuring flaky crescent roll dough wrapped around a creamy, tangy filling with bright cranberries. Ideal for holidays or a quick snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 bites
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls (8 ounce)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest optional
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries chopped
Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg beaten

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the crescent dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Making the Bites
  1. In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest until smooth, then gently fold in the chopped dried cranberries.
  2. Separate the crescent dough into 8 triangles. Spoon a small amount of the cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
  3. Starting from the wide end, carefully roll each crescent triangle towards the pointed end, ensuring the filling is enclosed.
  4. Brush the tops of the rolled bites with the beaten egg and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Serving
  1. Let the cranberry cream cheese crescent bites cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack, then serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle with powdered sugar after baking and cooling slightly.