1. Can I make these Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites ahead of time?

Yes! You can assemble the bites up to 24 hours in advance. Simply cover them and refrigerate until you're ready to bake. Alternatively, freeze the unbaked bites for up to 3 months. When you're ready, just bake them straight from the freezer, adding an extra 2-3 minutes to the bake time.

2. Can I substitute jellied cranberry sauce instead of whole berry cranberry sauce?

While whole berry cranberry sauce is recommended for its texture and tangy flavor, you can substitute jellied cranberry sauce if preferred. To improve the texture, add a teaspoon of orange juice to loosen it up.

3. How can I avoid soggy bottoms on my cranberry crescent bites?

To prevent soggy bottoms, ensure the cream cheese layer fully covers the dough to act as a barrier between the dough and the cranberry sauce. Also, don’t overfill with cranberry sauce—one teaspoon per bite is enough. If you're baking for the first time, bake an extra minute or two until the dough is golden and crisp.

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites – Quick & Delicious Recipe

Name: Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 23 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count); 4 oz cream cheese (softened); 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce; Optional: Chopped pecans or orange zest for topping

Description

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are a perfect combination of flaky, buttery dough with a creamy cheese filling and a tangy cranberry burst. These little bite-sized treats are quick to make and ideal for fall and holiday snacking, offering a festive, sweet-tart flavor that’s both comforting and delightful.

Ingredients

Scale

1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Optional: Chopped pecans or orange zest for topping

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a mini muffin tin.
In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
Unroll the crescent dough and cut each triangle in half to make 16 smaller triangles.
Press each dough triangle into the muffin tin, covering the bottom and sides of each cup.
Spoon 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each dough cup, followed by 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans or orange zest on top of each bite.
Bake for 11-13 minutes until the dough is golden and the filling is bubbly.
Cool the bites in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing and serving warm.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute regular cream cheese with a plant-based option.
Make sure the cream cheese layer fully covers the dough to avoid soggy bottoms.
These can be made ahead and frozen unbaked for up to 3 months, baking them straight from the freezer.
If you’re short on time, you can use a regular muffin tin for larger bites, baking for 14-16 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Snack, Holiday Treat
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bite
Calories: 100
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg