Delicious Cruffins Recipe – Easy Flaky Breakfast Treat
Cruffins are a delightful combination of croissants and muffins, featuring buttery, flaky layers and customizable sweet or savory fillings. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cruffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed but still cold
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Filling of choice (e.g., jam, Nutella, cream cheese)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- 1 egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface until slightly thinner, aiming for a rectangular shape.
- Spread softened butter evenly across the pastry, then sprinkle granulated sugar and cinnamon over the top. Add your filling of choice (such as jam or Nutella).
- Starting from the longer edge, roll the pastry tightly into a log. Use a sharp knife to slice the log into equal portions, each about 1.5 inches thick.
- Take each slice and gently twist it into a spiral shape before placing it into a muffin tin cavity.
- Brush each cruffin with egg wash to achieve a golden, glossy finish.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until the cruffins are puffed and golden brown. Keep an eye on them toward the end to avoid over-browning.
- Let the cruffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
[‘Use cold puff pastry for easier handling. If it becomes too soft, refrigerate briefly before rolling.’, ‘Don’t overfill with jam or Nutella to avoid seepage during baking.’, ‘Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking for even browning.’, ‘Sprinkle sugar between pastry folds for extra layers.’, ‘Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the final 5 minutes for crispy edges.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Cruffins, Breakfast Treat, Puff Pastry, Easy Recipe, Brunch, Flaky Pastry