Description

Enjoy the delightful flavor of Red, White, and Blue Berry Dessert Bites, featuring a luscious cream cheese filling and fresh berries. This easy recipe, perfect for gatherings, requires minimal prep and results in an irresistible treat that your guests will love.

Ingredients

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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
1 cup blueberries
fresh mint or fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Unroll the crescent dough onto a 15x10x1-inch sheet pan, or use a pizza pan for a round shape.
Seal the perforations by pressing them together.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
Once baked, cool the crust completely on a wire rack.
In a chilled non-reactive bowl, combine the cold heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
Whisk the mixture by hand or with an electric mixer until you achieve loose peaks.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar over the whipped cream and continue whisking until stiff peaks form, then set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1 cup of powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
Gently fold in the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
Top with berries of your choice.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate until you're ready to serve. Garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves.

Notes

Feel free to use any combination of berries you like.
These bites can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving.
For added flavor, try adding a touch of lemon zest to the whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 dessert bite
Calories: 210
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg