Description
Indulge in the delicious fusion of a croissant and a muffin with these Puff Pastry Cruffins. These flaky pastries filled with cinnamon sugar are a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
Cinnamon Sugar Mix:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Additional:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare tin: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard muffin tin.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Prepare puff pastry: Roll out each puff pastry sheet, smooth seams, spread butter, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Shape cruffins: Cut sheets into strips, roll into spirals, wrap to form rolls, and place in muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish and serve: Cool, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a decadent twist, fill cooled cruffins with pastry cream, Nutella, or jam using a piping bag.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
