Irresistible Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Irresistible Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for any gathering! These delightful bites combine smooth cream cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, all wrapped in a flaky crescent roll. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, they come together quickly, making them ideal for busy weeknights or festive occasions. Whether served warm at a holiday party or as a tasty snack during movie night, these bites are sure to impress your friends and family. The versatility of this recipe allows for endless variations, ensuring that each batch can be uniquely delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of crescent roll dough
- 8 ounces of full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans (or sunflower seeds)
- Chopped fresh parsley or thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with the cranberry sauce and chopped nuts until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of the filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll it up tightly.
- Arrange the rolled bites on a greased baking sheet with space between them.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg