Description
Delightful and easy-to-make appetizer featuring a creamy mixture of tart cranberries and rich cream cheese wrapped in flaky crescent dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube Crescent Roll Dough
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1–2 tbsp Fresh Herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- Optional: Chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, dried cranberries, and chopped herbs. Add sugar and mix until fully incorporated.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Spoon a generous amount of cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll it up, tucking in the points.
- Place the bites on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Optionally garnish with more chopped herbs.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider brushing the tops with melted butter and a pinch of garlic powder before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Cream Cheese, Appetizer, Crescent Roll, Holiday Recipe