Description
Delightfully flaky and buttery Puff Pastry Cruffins combine the best of croissants and muffins into an easy-to-make treat. Rolled with a cinnamon sugar filling and baked to golden perfection, these cruffins are perfect for breakfast or dessert. Optional egg wash adds a shiny finish, while a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of your favorite sauce can elevate the flavor.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Cruffins
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade), thawed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Roll Out Pastry: On a clean, flat surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet into a rectangle approximately 12×9 inches in size for easy rolling and even layers.
- Butter the Pastry: Brush the melted unsalted butter evenly over the entire surface of the puff pastry, ensuring a rich flavor and helping the cinnamon sugar stick.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered pastry surface.
- Roll the Pastry: Starting from the longer side, tightly roll the pastry into a log, similar to how you would roll a cinnamon roll, creating distinct spiral layers.
- Slice Log: Carefully slice the rolled pastry into 6 to 8 equal pieces, depending on your muffin tin size, to form individual cruffins.
- Place in Muffin Tin: Stand each sliced piece upright into muffin cups, showcasing the swirl pattern on top that defines the cruffin’s look.
- Apply Egg Wash: (Optional) Beat the egg and brush a thin layer over the tops of the cruffins to achieve a golden and shiny finish when baked.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cruffins puff up and turn golden brown on top.
- Cool: Remove the cruffins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack or serving plate.
- Finish and Serve: (Optional) Dust the cruffins lightly with powdered sugar for added sweetness and presentation just before serving.
Notes
- Try filling the cruffins with jam, Nutella, or a dollop of cream cheese before rolling for a delicious variation.
- Enhance sweetness further by drizzling caramel or chocolate sauce over the cruffins after baking.
