Cranberry Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
Looking for a quick dessert that’s guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser? Try my Cranberry Cream Cheese Roll-Ups. Made from six simple ingredients, these cranberry cheese roll-ups come together in under 20 minutes and are so delicious. Perfect for the holidays or a quick weeknight dessert. Give these cranberry cream cheese roll ups a try.
Looking for more dessert recipes? Try my Easy Mini Cheesecakes or my Peanut Butter Banana Cookies.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy yet Elevated. This cranberry cream cheese roll-up recipe feels fancy but is very easy to make. The airy cream cheese and cranberry mixture tastes so good with the flaky, buttery dough. It reminds me of a cranberry cheese danish, but much easier to prepare and make.
Recipe Ingredients
- Crescent Rolls – You’ll need 1 can or Crescent rolls for this recipe. Makes eight.
- Whole Berry Cranberry – This recipe calls for 1/2 can of whole berry cranberry sauce.
- Orange Zest – The orange zest adds brightness and flavor to the cranberry filling.
- Whipped Cream Cheese – This recipe calls for whipped cream cheese. Whipped is easier to work with but regular works too. Just make sure it is room temp.
- Cane Sugar – This recipe calls for cane or granulated sugar.
- Honey – Add a drizzle of honey to finish these off!
Expert Tips
- When prepping the Crescent rolls, allow them to rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before opening them. This will make the dough easier to work with.
- Also, it is best to add the cream cheese mixture and the cranberry filling to the large or wide end of the Crescent, then simply roll them up. Place on the prepared baking tray and bake.
- Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
How to Make Cranberry Cream Cheese Roll- Ups
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set it aside. Remove the Crescent rolls from the refrigerator and let them rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before opening.
- Combine the whole berry cranberry sauce with the orange zest. Mix well and set aside.
- Warm the second mixing bowl with hot water. Make sure to dry it well before adding the whipped cream cheese and cane sugar. The warmth from the bowl will allow the sugar to melt into the cream cheese. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Next, unroll the Crescent rolls and place them on the prepared baking tray. Place a dollop of the cranberry filling and a dollop of the cream cheese mixture on the wide end of the Crescent. Roll the Crescent up and place it on the baking tray. Repeat until all the Crescents are filled and rolled.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown. Option to drizzle them with honey for an extra pop of flavor. Best enjoyed immediately!
How to Store
Best enjoyed immediately! You’ll want to eat these roll-ups warm from the oven. However, if you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days.
Warm leftovers in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. This recipe makes 8 cranberry cream cheese roll ups.
Frequently Asked Questions
This allows the sugar to melt into the cream cheese, yielding a smooth mixture. Otherwise, it can be grainy.
They only take 20 minutes so I suggest making and enjoying them immediately. The dough might not be as warm and flaky once they cool off.
Sure! You can try whatever variation of fruit filling you enjoy most.
Other Desserts to Consider Trying
- Easy Mini Cheesecakes
- Peachberry Crisp
- Sweet Potato Turnovers with Maple Glaze
- Healthy Grilled Banana Split
Cranberry Cheese Roll-Ups
Equipment
- 1 baking tray lined with parchment paper
- 2 small mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 can Crescent rolls, 8 rolls per can
- ½ can whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ cup whipped cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- honey, drizzle over the top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set it aside. Remove the Crescent rolls from the refrigerator and let them rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before opening.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the whole berry cranberry sauce and the orange zest. Mix well set aside.
- Warm the second mixing bowl with hot water. Make sure to dry it well before adding the whipped cream cheese and cane sugar. The warmth from the bowl will allow the sugar to melt into the cream cheese. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Next, unroll the Crescent rolls and place them on the prepared baking tray. Place a dollop of the cranberry filling and a dollop of the cream cheese mixture on the wide end of the Crescent. Roll the Crescent up and place it on the baking tray. Repeat until all the Crescents are filled and rolled.
- Bake for 12-13 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown. Option to drizzle them with honey for an extra pop of flavor. Best enjoyed immediately.
2 Comments on “Cranberry Cream Cheese Roll-Ups”
Best recipe to use left over cranberries from the holidays! And it’s super easy! And ridiculously delish!! I have made batches the last two mornings and gotten rave reviews from friends and family. Cannot say enough good things…go try this recipe right now!
These turned out great! I didn’t have the can of cranberries so I used plump dried ones and also added a bit of honey to the mixture! They were a bit hit!!