Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 by holiday hosts and cheese lovers)
🍒 Sweet & Tangy | 🧀 Creamy | 🎄 Festive Favorite
If you’re looking for a holiday appetizer that’s beautiful, bite-sized, and irresistibly delicious, these Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are the answer. Buttery crescent dough wrapped around sweet-tart cranberry sauce and creamy cheese? It’s the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears before dinner even starts.
Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas parties, or cozy movie nights by the fire.
Why You’ll Love These Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 12–14 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 8–10 (makes 16 bites)
💰 Cost: Under $10
💡 Perfect For: Holiday parties, brunch spreads, or quick festive snacks
✨ Flavor: Buttery, tangy, creamy, and lightly sweet
Ingredients – Simple, Festive, and Irresistible
- 1 tube refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ cup whole cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
How to Make Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites – A Holiday Hit in Minutes
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
Step 2: Mix the Creamy Filling
In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Step 3: Assemble the Bites
Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Cut each triangle in half to make smaller pieces.
Add ½ teaspoon cream cheese mixture and ½ teaspoon cranberry sauce to the wide end of each piece. Sprinkle a few chopped pecans if using.
Step 4: Fold and Bake
Fold the dough over the filling and pinch edges to seal. Place each bite on the baking sheet (or in mini muffin tins) and bake 12–14 minutes, or until golden brown.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
Let cool slightly, then sprinkle with a little rosemary for a festive touch. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Serving Ideas – Make Them Shine
✨ Arrange on a platter with a sprig of rosemary or a dusting of powdered sugar.
🧀 Serve alongside a cheese board for extra decadence.
🍷 Pair with a glass of white wine or sparkling cider for the perfect holiday combo.
What Everyone’s Saying About These Crescent Bites
“These were gone before the turkey hit the table—absolutely amazing!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Hannah R.
“So easy and festive! I made two batches for Christmas brunch.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Jason T.
“That cranberry-cream cheese combo is divine. Definitely making again.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Michelle K.
Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites – Sweet, Tangy, and Perfectly Flaky
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles. Place about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling and 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce at the wider end of each triangle.
- Gently roll up each crescent from the wide end to the tip, tucking in the sides slightly to seal. Place on the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar or sprinkle with orange zest if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
FAQ – Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
💡 Note:
Add a drizzle of honey or orange zest on top for a bright, sweet twist that takes these bites over the top!
Round out your dessert spread with Cristal Recipes’ Creamy Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake — a spiced, creamy complement to these sweet cranberry bites.
