Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are delightful flaky pastries filled with a creamy cranberry mixture, perfect for any gathering or casual snack. Easy to make and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese with dried cranberries and chopped pecans until well combined.
- Drizzle in honey and stir until everything is evenly mixed.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a clean surface and separate it into triangles.
- Place about a tablespoon of the creamy filling at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle towards the pointed end, tucking in the filling as you go.
- Arrange filled crescents on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (about 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Feel free to customize by substituting dried cranberries with fig or raspberry jam. - For added sweetness, sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking. - To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until warm.