Orange Zest Cranberry Cream Cheese Crescent Bites
These delightful crescent bites are filled with a creamy, citrusy cream cheese mixture and studded with dried cranberries, then glazed with a simple orange icing. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Small Bowl
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-ounce)
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest from about 1/2 orange
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Unroll the crescent dough onto the prepared baking sheet, pressing seams together to form a single rectangle.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a small border, then sprinkle with dried cranberries.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log from one of the long sides and slice into 1/2 to 1-inch thick rounds.
- Place the slices cut-side up on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- While bites cool, whisk powdered sugar and fresh orange juice to make a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm crescent bites and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the cream cheese mixture. If you don't have fresh orange juice, you can use milk for the glaze, but the orange juice adds a lovely zing.