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Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Pepper Jelly Bites

  • Author: Chef Sophia
  • Total Time: 25–30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Pepper Jelly Bites combine creamy, tangy cheese with sweet-and-spicy pepper jelly, all wrapped in buttery, golden crescent rolls. They’re irresistibly flaky and flavorful perfect as a quick appetizer, party bite, or snack that always disappears fast. With minimal prep and just a handful of ingredients, they deliver big flavor in every bite.

 

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup pepper jelly
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles.
  3. Mix the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, pepper jelly, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Assemble: Place 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture at the wide end of each crescent triangle. Roll from the wide end to the tip, enclosing the filling.
  5. Bake: Arrange the filled crescents on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. Serve: Let cool slightly, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving warm.

Notes

  1. Make sure your cream cheese is softened this ensures a smooth, easily spreadable filling.
  2. Avoid overfilling the crescents; a tablespoon is plenty to prevent leakage while baking.
  3. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor the combination of melty cheese and sweet-spicy jelly is unbeatable right out of the oven.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Holiday

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: crescent roll appetizers, cream cheese pepper jelly bites, holiday finger foods, sweet and spicy crescent rolls, easy appetizer recipe

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