Description

These Red, White, and Blue Berry Dessert Bites are a delightful combination of flaky crescent dough topped with sweet cream cheese and fresh berries. Perfect for gatherings or a summer treat, they blend irresistible flavors with simple preparation. Enjoy this festive dessert made with cream cheese, berries, and a zesty lemon twist!

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, or more if needed
1 cup blueberries, or more if needed
fresh mint or fresh basil leaves

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Unroll the crescent dough onto a 15x10x1-inch sheet pan or similar sized pizza pan.
Press the perforations to seal the dough.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool completely on a wire rack.
In a chilled non-reactive bowl, combine the heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Whisk the mixture until it holds a loose peak, then sprinkle in 1 teaspoon powdered sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form.
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
Gently fold in the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
Top with raspberries and blueberries as desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready; garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves.

Notes

For extra flavor, add more lemon zest to the cream cheese layer.
Use a variety of fresh berries to customize your dessert flavor profile.
These can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 dessert bite
Calories: 210
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg