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Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites

These cranberry cream cheese bites are easy, delicious, and poppable cheesecake bites perfect for the holiday season. Flaky dough wrapped around cheesecake and cranberry sauce fillings? Yes, please!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Total Time44 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry cheesecake, cranberry cheesecake bites, cranberry cream cheese bites
Servings: 32 Pastry Bites
Calories: 70kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 containers Pillsbury refrigerated crescent rolls

Cranberry Sauce

Cream Cheese Filling

Cranberry Drizzle

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375° and spray 2 baking sheets with a non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.

Cranberry Sauce

  • In a small saucepan, add cranberries and sugar. Stir.
  • In a small mixing bowl, mix water and cornstarch until combined then add to the cranberry mixture.
  • Cook on low for 5-7 minutes until the cranberry mixture has thickened. Set aside to cool.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and lemon juice. Beat for an additional 2 minutes.

Cranberry Drizzle

  • In a small bowl, add powdered sugar, cranberry sauce, and milk. Stir to combine and add more milk to reach desired consistency. Set aside.

Making The Bites

  • Unroll the crescent dough on a clean surface or lightly floured cutting board.
  • Cut each triangle in half lengthwise so there are two crescent triangles made out of one.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture over each one and then add the cranberry sauce on top.
  • Roll from the outside edge towards the center of the crescent dough.
  • Continue rolling each cranberry bite and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat the process with the second crescent dough.
  • Place both baking sheets in the oven for 14-16 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, drizzle with glaze, and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Tips
  • Stir your cranberry sauce constantly as it cooks to avoid sticking.
  • Fully soften your cream cheese for the best filling texture.
  • Your bites will look messy as you roll them up. That's okay. They're supposed to!

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg