Description
Delight your guests with these adorable and tasty Easter Bunny Crescent Bites, a fun and festive appetizer made with crescent roll dough filled with a creamy cheddar and cream cheese blend, flavored with garlic and Italian herbs, then baked to golden perfection and decorated with seed eyes for a whimsical touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can crescent roll dough (8-count)
Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp dried Italian herbs (optional)
Topping & Decoration
- 1 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing)
- 1 tbsp sesame or poppy seeds (for decorating, optional)
- Black sesame seeds or peppercorns (for bunny eyes, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs. Mix well until smooth and evenly blended for a flavorful filling.
- Shape the Bunnies: Cut each crescent roll dough triangle in half lengthwise. Roll each piece into a crescent shape as usual. Then pair two pieces together: one smaller piece for the head and one larger for the body. Pinch the dough at the top of the smaller piece to form bunny ears, creating a bunny shape.
- Fill and Decorate: Carefully spoon a small amount of the cheese filling onto each bunny-shaped dough. Brush the tops with melted butter to achieve a golden finish. Decorate with sesame or poppy seeds and use black sesame seeds or peppercorns to form the bunny’s eyes for a adorable look.
- Bake: Place the shaped and decorated bunnies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until they are puffed up and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving to let the filling set and to enjoy warm bites.
Notes
- Optional ingredients like garlic powder and Italian herbs add flavor but can be omitted for simpler tastes.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and smooth filling.
- If desired, substitute cheddar with other cheeses such as mozzarella or pepper jack for different flavors.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.
- Let the bites cool minimally before serving to avoid burning and to allow filling to thicken slightly.
