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Cream Cheese Cranberry Crescent Rolls

Delightful cream cheese cranberry crescent rolls perfect for snacks or holiday gatherings, combining creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors in a flaky crescent roll.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Filling
  • 1 package package pre-made crescent roll dough (like Pillsbury) Golden and flaky, perfect shell.
  • 8 tablespoons cream cheese Velvety and rich for luscious texture.
  • 8 teaspoons cranberry sauce Sweet, tangy, bursting with flavor.
  • 8 small pinches fresh thyme leaves Optional for enhanced flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into 8 triangles on the prepared baking sheet.
Filling
  1. On the widest end of each triangle, spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of cream cheese.
  2. Add 1 heaping teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top of the cream cheese.
  3. If using thyme, add a small pinch on top of the cranberry sauce.
Baking
  1. Starting from the widest end, roll each triangle up into a crescent shape.
  2. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, mix in vanilla extract with the cream cheese before spreading. Brush rolls with melted butter and sprinkle sugar before baking for a sweeter finish. Consider adding orange zest to the cream cheese for festive flavor.