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Cherry Cheesecake Bites
My Cherry Cheesecake Bites Recipe is the perfect sweet treat for after dinner. Crescent dough is the perfect crispy base for the cheesecake and cherry topping.
Equipment
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Crescent rolls, 1 package
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, 1 brick, softened
- ½ cup Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup Cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375℉ and prepare a baking sheet by covering it with parchment paper.
- Combine together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl.
- Place the crescent sheet onto your baking sheet and divide it into 8 even squares. Join the seams together.
- Place a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the middle of every crescent square.
- Tuck in the edges of the crescent-shaped squares and gently press them together at the center.
- Place 2 cherries and a small amount of cherry gel onto the center of each cheesecake filling.
- Bake until the crescents turn golden, which should take around 10-12 minutes.
- Take out of the oven and let it cool down a bit before serving.
Christina's Notes
- Drizzle Icing on Top: For an extra touch of sweetness and visual appeal, drizzle a simple icing over your cherry bites. Use a spoon or a piping bag to drizzle the icing over the cooled bites in a decorative pattern.
- Add Nuts: Add a flavorful crunch by sprinkling chopped nuts on top of the cream cheese filling before baking. Pecans, almonds, or walnuts work wonderfully and will provide a toasty, golden brown layer.
- Whipped Cream: Serve these cherry dessert bites with a dollop of freshly whipped cream on top. It's a delightful addition that elevates the overall dessert experience.