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Easy King Cake Bites Recipe

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These Easy King Cake Bites are delightful, bite-sized treats inspired by the traditional Mardi Gras King Cake. Featuring a creamy cinnamon and cream cheese filling wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, they are baked to golden perfection and topped with sweet glaze and festive colored sugars for a vibrant finish. Perfect for parties or festive occasions, these bites deliver classic flavors in a fun and convenient form.

Ingredients

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For the Filling

  • 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

For the Dough

  • 2 (8-oz) cans refrigerated crescent rolls

For the Glaze and Topping

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • yellow, green, purple colored sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to prepare for baking the King Cake Bites until golden brown.
  2. Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, and lemon juice using a mixer until well blended and creamy.
  3. Prepare Dough: Separate each can of crescent roll dough into 8 rectangles and seal the seams to prevent leaking. Lightly sprinkle each rectangle with about ¼ teaspoon cinnamon evenly across their surface.
  4. Add Filling and Fold: Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture down the center lengthwise of each cinnamon-sprinkled rectangle. Fold each rectangle lengthwise into thirds, bringing the long edges up to cover the cream cheese filling completely. Cut each folded rectangle into 4 squares and place seam side down on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake: Bake the prepared rolls in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden brown on top. Remove and allow to cool slightly before adding the glaze.
  6. Prepare Glaze and Decorate: Combine the remaining 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk to create a smooth glaze. Spread the glaze evenly over the slightly cooled King Cake Bites, then sprinkle generously with yellow, green, and purple colored sugar for a festive Mardi Gras finish.

Notes

  • You can substitute lemon juice with orange juice for a different citrus flavor.
  • Make sure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • For extra crispiness, bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • To keep the bites fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Colored sugars can be found at most baking supply stores or online, or you can make your own by mixing granulated sugar with a few drops of food coloring.

Keywords: King Cake Bites, Mardi Gras dessert, cream cheese filling, cinnamon crescent rolls, festive treats, bite-sized desserts

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