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Jalapeno and Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites 1x

Description

These Jalapeno and Cranberry Cream Cheese Bites are a delightful savory-sweet appetizer featuring creamy, tangy cream cheese mixed with spicy jalapeno and sweet dried cranberries, all wrapped in flaky Pillsbury crescent roll dough and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties or cozy snacks, they offer an irresistible combination of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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For the Filling

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Jalapeno, diced small (fresh or frozen and grated)
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives, chopped
  • ¼ cup Dried Cranberries, diced small

For the Dough

  • 1 tube Pillsbury Crescent Roll Sheet

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, diced jalapeno, chopped fresh chives, and diced dried cranberries. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the filling is smooth and consistent.
  3. Prepare Dough Squares: Roll out the Pillsbury Crescent Roll sheet onto a clean work surface. With a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into 24 even squares by slicing six rows horizontally and four rows vertically.
  4. Fill the Squares: Place about one tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each dough square.
  5. Seal the Bites: Fold the opposite corners or sides of each square over the filling and pinch them together securely to seal and enclose the filling completely.
  6. Bake: Arrange the filled dough bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the sheet on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the crescent rolls turn a golden brown color.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the bites from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Serve them warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra heat, add more jalapeno or use a spicier variant.
  • You can substitute dried cranberries with dried cherries or raisins for a different sweet note.
  • Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
  • Sealing the crescent dough properly prevents leaks during baking.
  • Serve with a dipping sauce like ranch or honey mustard for added flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: jalapeno cream cheese bites, cranberry appetizers, crescent roll snacks, party appetizers, savory sweet bites

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