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Close-up of golden-brown crescent-shaped pastries filled with vibrant red cranberry and creamy white cheese, topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, arranged on a rustic wooden platter garnished with fresh cranberries and mint leaves, styled with autumn-themed decor in warm lighting.

Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites – Festive Fall Appetizer

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A quick and elegant fall appetizer made with crescent roll dough, cranberry sauce, and cream cheese, baked to golden perfection and garnished for presentation.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bites

Ingredients

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  • 1 package of crescent roll dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Fresh cranberries and mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Unroll crescent dough and cut into triangles.
  3. Mix softened cream cheese with honey if using.
  4. Spread a small amount of cream cheese on each triangle, add a teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
  5. Roll up crescent triangles, sealing the edges.
  6. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
  9. Garnish with fresh cranberries and mint before serving.

Notes

  • Best served warm or at room temperature.
  • You can substitute the cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries simmered with sugar.
  • Make ahead and refrigerate until serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 130 Kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg