Description
Savor these Red, White, and Blue Berry Dessert Bites that delight with creamy cheese and fresh berries. This easy recipe uses crescent rolls for a quick dessert that’s perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, divided
- 1 cup + 1 teaspoon powdered sugar, divided
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup raspberries, or more if needed
- 1 cup blueberries, or more if needed
- fresh mint or fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Unroll the crescent dough onto a 15x10x1-inch sheet pan.
- Press the perforations to seal the dough.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a chilled non-reactive bowl, combine the cold heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- Whisk the mixture until it forms loose peaks.
- Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Spread the cream mixture over the cooled crust.
- Top with the raspberries and blueberries.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve, garnishing with fresh mint or basil leaves.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
Chilling the whipped cream bowl helps achieve the best texture.
Feel free to add more berries for a colorful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Bite
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg