Description
Cinnamon sugar cruffins blend croissant and muffin magic into one irresistible pastry. Flaky layers of buttery dough roll with sweet cinnamon, creating a delightful treat that will transport you to a French bakery with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (57 grams) butter, softened
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon cream or milk
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously coat eight compartments of a standard muffin tin with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Carefully unfold a single sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, ensuring the dough remains cool and manageable.
- Gently stretch the pastry into a rectangular shape approximately 11 inches (28 centimeters) by 15 inches (38 centimeters), maintaining an even thickness throughout.
- Delicately spread softened unsalted butter across the entire pastry surface, ensuring complete and uniform coverage from edge to edge.
- Liberally dust the buttered pastry with a generous layer of cinnamon sugar mixture, creating an even, aromatic coating that will caramelize during baking.
- Carefully roll the pastry from the long edge, creating a tight, compact log with multiple layers of butter and cinnamon sugar.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the log precisely in half lengthwise, then cut each half into two equal sections, resulting in four distinct segments.
- Artfully twist each pastry segment into a compact spiral, mimicking a delicate snail shell, and nestle them into the prepared muffin tin compartments.
- Whisk an egg with a tablespoon of water to create a glossy egg wash, then gently brush the top of each cruffin for a golden, lustrous finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure uniform browning and a crisp, flaky texture.
- Once golden brown and puffed, remove the cruffins from the oven and allow them to rest in the tin for exactly 10 minutes, enabling them to set and cool slightly.
- Carefully transfer the cruffins to a wire rack and immediately roll each pastry in the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture, creating a sparkling, sweet exterior.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of rich chocolate sauce for an indulgent summer dessert experience.
Notes
- Easy home baking brings delightful summer treats right to your kitchen.
- Pastry preparation requires gentle handling and cool surfaces for best results.
- Strategic rolling and twisting transform simple ingredients into spectacular bakery-style pastries.
- Cinnamon sugar coating creates irresistible caramelized edges that crackle when bitten.
- Versatile serving options range from standalone warm treats to elegant dessert accompaniments.
- Proper cooling ensures structural integrity and maximum flavor development in these delicate cruffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg