Raspberry Cream Cheese Bites (Print-Friendly Version)
Crescent dough hugs creamy cheese and raspberries for a bakery-style sweet finger food.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Filling
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Pastry
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1 roll crescent dough
→ Finishing
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Fresh raspberries
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Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Unroll the crescent dough and cut into squares or rectangles, each large enough to hold a spoonful of filling.
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In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
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Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling onto the center of each dough square.
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Top each portion with 1 or 2 fresh raspberries, depending on their size.
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Fold or crimp the dough edges to partially enclose the filling, leaving a small opening at the top if desired.
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Refrigerate the unbaked bites for 10 to 15 minutes to help them maintain their shape.
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Arrange the bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is set.
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Allow to cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use firm, ripe raspberries to minimize filling leakage during baking.
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Bites can be made with blueberries or fruit preserves as an alternative.