Cruffin Recipe
Imagine the buttery layers of a croissant swirling inside the shape of a golden brown muffin. That is the magic of a cruffin — a hybrid pastry that brings together the elegance of a classic French croissant with the cozy familiarity of an American muffin. This simplified recipe uses store-bought puff pastry for bakery-level results with minimal effort. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a special breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Extra granulated or powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of puff pastry into a 12 x 15 inch rectangle.
- Brush the surface with half of the softened butter and sprinkle evenly with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Starting from the long side, tightly roll the pastry into a log, as you would for cinnamon rolls.
- With a sharp knife, cut the log in half lengthwise to reveal the layers.
- With the cut side facing out, spiral each half into a roll and place into the muffin tin. Repeat steps 3-7 with the second sheet of pastry.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes in the center of the oven, until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cruffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Dust with extra granulated or powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSodium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9g
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