Name: Cherry Cheesecake Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces Crescent rolls dough; 8 ounces Cream cheese; 0.5 cup Sugar; 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract; 0.333 cup Cherry pie filling

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Cherry Cheesecake Bites

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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.

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Chill Cream Cheese First ❄️
Use cold cream cheese straight from the refrigerator and mix it gently to avoid overworking, which keeps the filling smooth and prevents air bubbles that can cause uneven baking.
Separate and Seal Crescent Rolls 📦
Gently separate the crescent dough along perforations and press each triangle firmly into muffin cups, sealing the seams with your fingers to prevent the filling from leaking during baking.
Pre-Bake the Crust 🥐
Bake the crescent roll cups for 5-7 minutes at 375°F before adding the cheesecake filling to ensure a crispy, flaky base that won't become soggy from the filling moisture.
Drain Cherry Filling Properly 🍒
Reserve some cherry pie filling liquid and strain excess syrup before topping the bites, then add it back after baking to maintain the perfect balance between juicy cherries and creamy filling.
Cool Gradually to Prevent Cracks 🧊
Allow the bites to cool in the oven with the door cracked open for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to prevent sudden temperature changes that cause the cheesecake to crack.