Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes! You can prepare the cream cheese filling up to two days in advance. Keep it refrigerated, then assemble and bake right before serving for that freshly made flakiness.

Definitely. Let baked bites cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to a month. Reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes and serve warm.

Can I use low-fat cream cheese?

Absolutely. Low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt cream cheese works beautifully. The texture remains creamy, and the taste stays indulgent.

How long will leftovers keep?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently in the oven before serving to restore their crisp edges.

What else can I serve with these?

They pair wonderfully with tea, coffee, or mulled cider. For a festive spread, serve them alongside small desserts like shortbread cookies or mini fruit tarts.

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites

Ingredients

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1 can (8-count) Crescent Roll Dough

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

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
Make the filling: In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Prepare the dough cups: Unroll the crescent dough and cut each triangle in half. Press each piece into the muffin cups to form a small base.
Fill and bake: Add 1 tsp of cream cheese filling and 1 tsp of cranberry sauce into each cup. Sprinkle pecans or orange zest if desired. Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown.
Cool and serve: Allow the bites to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then serve warm for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

Serve warm for the creamiest texture and freshest flavor. Add orange zest or pecans for a festive finish. Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3 days and reheat well in the oven.

Author: Isabella Moreno
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 bites
Calories: 120
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg