Buttery crescent dough wraps around a creamy, tangy filling of cream cheese and cranberry sauce to create festive bite-sized treats perfect for holidays or brunch.
1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
Optional: chopped pecans, orange zest, fresh rosemary
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Cut each triangle in half for smaller bites, if desired.
Mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Place 1 tsp of cream cheese mixture and 1 tsp cranberry sauce in center of each triangle.
Fold dough corners over filling and pinch to seal.
Optional: Top with chopped pecans or a bit of orange zest.
Bake for 11–13 minutes until golden brown.
Cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.
Use mini muffin tin for easier assembly.
Substitute raspberry or fig preserves for variation.
Store leftovers in fridge up to 2 days; reheat in oven for best results.