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Colorful arrangement of golden-brown crescent bites filled with creamy cheese and bright red cranberry topping, served on a rustic white plate with fall leaves around.

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites – Easy Fall Appetizer

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Creamy and tangy cranberry cream cheese filling wrapped in flaky crescent dough, baked to golden perfection, and garnished with fresh cranberries.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bites

Ingredients

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  • 1 package crescent roll dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Unroll crescent dough and cut into triangles.
  4. Spread a spoonful of cream cheese mixture on each triangle, add a few cranberries.
  5. Roll up from the wide end to the point to form crescent shapes.
  6. Place on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

  • Can substitute fresh cranberries with dried cranberries soaked in orange juice.
  • Best served warm for maximum flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg