Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
Flaky crescent roll dough stuffed with a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy cranberry cream cheese filling. These bite-sized appetizers are perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday gathering.
Equipment
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Mixing bowl for filling
- Pizza cutter or knife to cut dough into squares
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough (sheet or regular rolls)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tsp jalapeño, finely diced and seeded
- Melted butter, for brushing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, chopped cranberries, chives, and jalapeño until smooth.
- Unroll crescent dough onto a lightly floured surface. If using perforated rolls, press seams together. Cut into 24 squares.
- Place 1 tsp of filling into the center of each square. Bring corners together, twist and pinch to seal, leaving small decorative gaps.
- Arrange bites on baking sheet. Bake 11–13 minutes, until puffed and golden. Brush with melted butter if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Assemble up to 1 hour in advance and refrigerate before baking. For a kid-friendly version, simply omit the jalapeño.