Sweet Cruffin Delight Recipe
Introduction
Cruffins are a delightful hybrid of croissants and muffins, offering flaky, buttery layers with a sweet sugar coating. This simple treat is perfect for breakfast or an elegant snack any time of day.
Ingredients
- Puff pastry
- Butter
- Sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Roll out the puff pastry dough into a thin sheet and slice it into strips.
- Step 2: Wrap each strip into a coil and place it into a muffin pan.
- Step 3: Bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden and puffed, about 20-25 minutes.
- Step 4: While still warm, brush each cruffin with melted butter and coat with sugar evenly.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon with the sugar coating or add a filling like chocolate or jam before baking.
Storage
Store cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat briefly in the oven to restore crispiness before serving.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use homemade puff pastry for cruffins?
Yes, homemade puff pastry works wonderfully and adds a personal touch, though store-bought is a quick and convenient option.
How do I make cruffins without a muffin pan?
If you don’t have a muffin pan, you can bake them on a baking sheet, but they won’t hold the same shape. Consider using small ramekins or silicone molds as alternatives.
PrintSweet Cruffin Delight Recipe
Cruffins are a delightful hybrid pastry combining the flaky layers of a croissant with the shape and convenience of a muffin. Made from buttery puff pastry, these treats are baked in a muffin pan and finished with a sweet sugar coating, offering a perfect balance of crispiness and softness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 cruffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 package of puff pastry (about 8 oz), thawed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the pastry into strips approximately 1 inch wide.
- Shape the Cruffins: Take each strip and lightly brush it with melted butter, then roll it up tightly from one end to the other, forming a spiral shape similar to a muffin or cupcake.
- Place in muffin pan: Set each rolled cruffin into a greased muffin pan, placing them upright so they keep their shape while baking.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cruffins for 20-25 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown on the top and edges.
- Coat with sugar: Remove the cruffins from the oven and while they are still warm, brush them with additional melted butter and roll or sprinkle them generously with granulated sugar until fully coated.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cruffins to cool slightly before serving to enjoy the crispy sugar coating and flaky layers.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon with the sugar coating.
- Use chilled butter for brushing if you want flakier layers.
- These can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days and enjoyed slightly warmed.
- Try filling the cruffins with jam or pastry cream after baking for a delicious variation.
Keywords: Cruffins, Puff Pastry Dessert, Baked Pastry, Breakfast Pastry, Easy Pastry Recipe
