Description
Delight in these delicious Peach Pie Cruffins, a perfect fusion of croissant and muffin made with flaky puff pastry and a sweet, spiced peach filling. Ideal for breakfast or dessert, these cruffins are baked to golden perfection, offering layers of buttery pastry and vibrant fruit flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup canned or fresh peaches, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- Additional cinnamon sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Make Peach Filling: In a small bowl, combine the finely chopped peaches, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, flour, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to create the peach filling.
- Roll Out Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry sheet into a 10×12-inch rectangle to get an even base for spreading the filling.
- Butter and Spread Filling: Brush the rolled-out puff pastry evenly with the melted butter. Carefully spread the peach filling over the pastry, leaving a small border all around the edges to seal the filling inside when rolled.
- Roll Dough and Cut: Starting from the longer side of the rectangle, roll the dough tightly into a log. Then, cut the log lengthwise in half to expose the buttery layers and the fruit filling inside.
- Form Cruffins: Twist each lengthwise half into a spiral shape and coil it into a muffin shape. Place each shaped cruffin into the prepared muffin tin cups to maintain their form during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cruffins are puffed up and golden brown on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cruffins to cool slightly before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for an extra touch of sweetness before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh peaches with frozen ones; just make sure to thaw and drain them well to avoid excess moisture.
- Serve these cruffins warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle with a glaze to transform them into a decadent dessert.
