Christmas Day Appetizers: Flaky Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescents
These Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites are a quick and festive treat combining creamy filling, tart cranberries, and flaky pastry — perfect for the holidays or anytime entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 16 bites 1x
Ingredients
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1 can crescent roll dough (8 count)
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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½ cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
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1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
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Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Unroll dough and separate into triangles. For smaller bites, slice each triangle in half.
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Add 1 tsp cream cheese mix to center of each triangle. Top with ½–1 tsp cranberry sauce.
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Fold corners over filling and pinch to seal.
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Brush with egg wash.
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Bake for 11–13 minutes or until golden.
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Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
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Substitute jam or different cheeses for variety.
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Store in fridge up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
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Great for make-ahead holiday appetizers.