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Cranberry Cream Cheese

Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites for a Festive Flavor Boost

Delight in Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites, perfect for any festive occasion with a quick preparation time of just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 16 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 package Crescent Roll Dough standard 8-count package
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract optional but recommended
  • 1 cup Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce homemade preferable
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Pecans for crunch
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest for brightness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough, and cut each triangle in half to fit into muffin cups.
  4. Spoon 1 teaspoon of cream cheese mixture into each crescent cup, topping with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
  5. Optional: Add chopped pecans or orange zest for extra flavor.
  6. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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