Description
Delicious Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites are a mouthwatering treat that blends creamy richness with the tartness of fresh raspberries, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, mashed
- 1 tbsp sugar (for raspberries)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
- Place each triangle into a greased muffin tin, pressing the edges down gently.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another small bowl, mash the fresh raspberries and mix with 1 tablespoon of sugar and lemon zest.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each crescent dough triangle and top with a spoonful of the raspberry mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the bites cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling. Try other fruits like blueberries or strawberries for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg